Find a time mangement system that is right for you.
Having an awareness of the importance of time and it’s influence on your personal and professional life is the first step in balancing your time and life.
Begin by exploring your use of time this will allow you to become aware of possible time wasters that can be eliminated.
The more control you have over your time the more efficient you are likely to be. Plan your daily activities to accomplish the things that truly matter to you.
Step 1: Keep a log of your activities and the time spent doing those activities for about one to two weeks.
Step 2: Rate each activity by measuring it on a scale from vital or important to a waste of time.
The daily tasks that are vital and important in my life are ensuring that I get enough rest in order to accomplish my goal of living healthier. Another important task is tracking my monthly business and personal expenses which helps me to better manage my finances. Less important could be sorting and organizing family photos which can be saved for rainy or snowy days. On the top of your list of time wasters are meetings that have no agenda and that do not start on time.
Following are a few tips to help you manage your time and my life.
Managing Time At The Office:
• Screen phone calls so that you can stay focused on important tasks.
• When leaving messages try to give as much detail as possible and the best time for them to return your call.
• Set limits on meetings and make sure everyone present is aware of them.
• Develop and distribute an agenda with firm time limits for each subject to be discussed.
• List an estimated start and finish time for activities and projects to help you plan your schedule.
Managing Time For Life:
• Plan today and tomorrow and put your plan in writing (write a daily or weekly to-do list).
• Remember to list each step necessary to achieve your goal ( donate clothes, buy supplies, organize closet).
• Plan your daily activities to accomplish the things that truly matter to you and list them in order of priority (eat at least one meal with family).
• Make time for important as well as urgent items (kid’s football games).
• Make at least one screened time appointment with yourself (have 5 minutes of quiet time daily).
• Write down several key goal, activities and projects for the week (complete book report, buy painting supplies).
• Remember you can accomplish something in 5-10 minutes ( confirm appointments)
Helpful Tips:
Getting Out The House On Time:
• Lay your clothes out the night before.
• Pack your purse, tote, briefcase the night before.
• Establish a place for keys.
• Set the breakfast table the night before.
While standing in line:
• Read articles you clipped.
• Carry an Ipod and listen to a book.
• Dictate notes to yourself.
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