Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. Intellectually we know that when we delegate a task - we free up time to work on our priorities. However, deciding which tasks to delegate can be a challenge. I thought I had a good handle on this. Really! I teach clients how to delegate tasks all day long. Of course, I delegated effectively myself. Right? WRONG! As I put [...]
A time strategy visionary takes a time management course and realizes she doesn't have enough time. This isn't a brain teaser or a joke. This statement is actually based on my experience of enrolling in and completing the Holistic Time Coaching course through Coach Approach for Organizers. Each week I will share my experience and ah-ha moments as I put myself back in the [...]
Are you ready to have a stress free and productive end of the year? Can you imagine a holiday season in which you are prepared, relaxed, and joyful - instead of rushing around, stressed, and cranky? Over the next few weeks, you'll continue to learn some strategies to help you have a productive and stress free end of the year. (You are reading the [...]
Previously I've written about how the number 168 has magical time management powers. (OK - maybe not magical powers, but using the fact that there are 168 hours in the week, and determining how to allocate them ahead of time, is certainly a powerful time management principle.) [Tweet "Being proactive instead of reactive with your time is powerful."] No Refusal Payday Loans AND [...]
What do you do when two priorities collide? You are working towards a life where every day is rewarding, productive, and fun. You are determined to create a life where your daily tasks line up to your monthly goals which line up with your overarching values. You are creating your daily schedule with a purpose. AND then BAM! a conflict! Maybe you are torn [...]
I believe in structure. I also believe the amount of structure each person needs varies according to the person and the situation. I've found I'm most successful when I create a plan for my day that has scheduled time for my priorities - and open spots to react to emerging priorities. A client once called this "structured flexibility". But - life is fluid! What [...]
Last week I woke up tired. All morning I kept trying to "get moving" but I was dragging. Now, please don't think I'm complaining - I'm not. (My intent is to share my reality with you - and hopefully impart some wisdom in the process.) For whatever reason, I was just plain not my normal, high energy, motivated, knock 'em dead self. As I [...]
As I was listening to a podcast today, the speaker remarked, "Be a voracious reader. When you spend only one hour each day reading you can become the go-to expert in your field in just a few years." (As a side note: If you subscribe to the theory that it takes 10.000 hours of study, practice, and focus to become an expert - then [...]
Real Life Time Management Scenario #8 - “I feel that I must read newspapers before I can recycle them. I don’t put my subscription on hold when I go out of town. So then I have a ton of papers to go through when I get back, along with the new ones. I feel that I might be missing something that I should or [...]
How often do you feel like you want to accomplish the important tasks each day, but find that you are completing the urgent tasks instead?! If this is you - keep reading as I give some suggestions to overcome . . . Real Life Time Management Scenario #7 - “I set my goal and detailed daily action steps, but the demands of the day [...]
