Want to gain more control over your time? Try these time management tips.
1. Take Time to Plan
Just 15 minutes of daily planning can dramatically improve your productivity. The next time you're tempted to rush right into doing something, pause to plan. You'll also reduce stress and avoid crisis management.
2. Decide what You Want
Don't begin a project without finding the end zone first. Setting goals will give you direction for where to focus your time.
3. Be Flexible
Life happens. Allow time for interruptions, distractions and opportunities.
4. Take 5 Minute Power Breaks
Five minute power breaks can invigorate and boost energy levels. Take plenty of during day. You can stretch, daydream, get out of the office, motivate yourself by reading quotes or browse through a catalog. The important thing is to disconnect and unplug for what you where doing.
5. Kill Your Inner Perfectionist
Hey, I like my ducks in a row, too, but I finally realized that the row doesn't need to be perfectly straight.
6. Learn to Say NO
Planning and focusing on your goals gives you a realistic look at available time. This makes it easier for you to say NO to unimportant tasks.
7. Know Your Biological Prime Time
Do you know the time of day where you perform at your best? Perhaps it's the morning. Maybe you like the nights better. Do your higher priority task during your peak
8. Set Your Priorities
Put the 80/20 rule into effect. Identify that valuable 20 percent that will bring you the highest reward. Prioritize your time to work on those items.
9. Conquer Procrastination
Often procrastination occurs because of overwhelm from not knowing where to start. Take your larger project and break it down into smaller 15 minute tasks. (this takes planning) Keep doing those 15 minute tasks and eventually you'll make a big dent in that larger project.
10. Reward Yourself
Rewarding yourself when you complete a task will keep you focused on getting it done. No matter how small the task always reward yourself upon completion. - 15246
1. Take Time to Plan
Just 15 minutes of daily planning can dramatically improve your productivity. The next time you're tempted to rush right into doing something, pause to plan. You'll also reduce stress and avoid crisis management.
2. Decide what You Want
Don't begin a project without finding the end zone first. Setting goals will give you direction for where to focus your time.
3. Be Flexible
Life happens. Allow time for interruptions, distractions and opportunities.
4. Take 5 Minute Power Breaks
Five minute power breaks can invigorate and boost energy levels. Take plenty of during day. You can stretch, daydream, get out of the office, motivate yourself by reading quotes or browse through a catalog. The important thing is to disconnect and unplug for what you where doing.
5. Kill Your Inner Perfectionist
Hey, I like my ducks in a row, too, but I finally realized that the row doesn't need to be perfectly straight.
6. Learn to Say NO
Planning and focusing on your goals gives you a realistic look at available time. This makes it easier for you to say NO to unimportant tasks.
7. Know Your Biological Prime Time
Do you know the time of day where you perform at your best? Perhaps it's the morning. Maybe you like the nights better. Do your higher priority task during your peak
8. Set Your Priorities
Put the 80/20 rule into effect. Identify that valuable 20 percent that will bring you the highest reward. Prioritize your time to work on those items.
9. Conquer Procrastination
Often procrastination occurs because of overwhelm from not knowing where to start. Take your larger project and break it down into smaller 15 minute tasks. (this takes planning) Keep doing those 15 minute tasks and eventually you'll make a big dent in that larger project.
10. Reward Yourself
Rewarding yourself when you complete a task will keep you focused on getting it done. No matter how small the task always reward yourself upon completion. - 15246
About the Author:
Ann Rusnak,Time Management Expert,teaches frustrated entrepreneurs how to Get More Done in Half the Time. Sign up to receive her free 4 part Time Management video series "Control Your Day in 15 Minutes at http://Just15Minutes.com
