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- Too Much Input - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerHave you ever felt that you just have too much going on inside your head? I have too much that I am thinking about right now. Too many projects; a family reunion to plan, pets to feed and walk, repainting the house, fixing our roof, helping family with health issues, participating in my local ...
Views: 1575 - Time Machine and Cannibalism - by Time Travel
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Views: 1574 - Do You Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Robert BoroffWhen you’re hard at work it can be very difficult to make time for a break. We often feel pressured to work through lunch even if we don’t need to. Regardless of whether you have to work through lunch or you get to leave the office, there are things you can do to best take advantage of your ...
Views: 1573 - Stashing Necessities for Quick and Easy Access - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey Farmer"Mom, where are the scissors?" "Kids, did you wash your hands before putting up your clean clothes?" "Honey, where's the fire extinguisher?!?" The last one is my personal favorite. After a long day of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, the grease from the turkey that dripped on the bottom ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Time Management Is The Pillar of Goal Setting and Creating Work/life balance for Busy Holistic Practitioners and Spiritual Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona Meade“Time is infinitely more precious than money, and there is nothing common between them. You cannot accumulate time; you cannot borrow time; you can never tell how much time you have left in the Bank of Life. Time is life . . .”-Israel Davidson If you are a busy holistic practitioners or ...
Views: 1573 - Reward Your Successes, Re-Energise and boost Your Productivity in The process - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Andrew HortonIf you are like most of the people I meet every day, you are searching for ways to reduce the overwhelm you feel, finally begin to make some real headway on your big goals and yet still have some time left over, to enjoy your favourite and most nurturing activities. The challenge we all face ...
Views: 1572 - The Principles of Time Management - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Steve MuellerThe key principles of effective time management consist of organization, such as scheduling and planning; prioritization of the upcoming tasks accordingly to their importance and urgency and the elimination of unnecessary, time-wasting tasks. #1 Organization The importance of organization ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - How To Prevent Procrastination - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Clare EvansWe all have a tendency to put things off for various reasons and believe me, I've been the master of this one in the past. Understanding why you procrastinate helps you to do something about it. How often have you made yourself 'busy' just because you're putting off doing something you're ...
Views: 1570 - Managers guide to Time Management - improve performance and efficiency in 15 minutes - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Heather BuckleyMany Managers will organise their priorities in terms of dealing with crisis as they come along. Those that shout the loudest will get the most attention. This takes control out of the hands of the manager, often making him focus solely on employees when the business would benefit from more ...
Views: 1570(3 votes) - 9 Terrific Tips on How To Declutter for the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it; holidays can be a pain in the neck. I know there are those out there who love everything about the holidays, the hustle and bustle, the frantic preparations, sleepless nights, meal preparation, shopping and tucking gifts away only to forget where they are hidden. But some of us ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Leveraging Technology for Better Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Kirstin O´DonovanTime management skills are an essential factor in contributing to the productivity of an individual at work or home. With so many hardware and software tools available at one’s disposal these days, many people are of the view that these technology tools distract and hamper time spent on more ...
Views: 1568 - Who’s Stealing My Energy? - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonThe April 2013 issue of Inc. features Tim Ferriss, the author who brought us “The 4-Hour Workweek” and other productivity books, blogs, and seminars. Ferriss’ 80/20 rule says that “eighty percent of one’s productivity comes from 20% of one’s efforts and likewise 80% of your wasted time comes ...
Views: 1568 - 15 Tasks You Could Be Outsourcing That Will Save Time & Make Money - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Tracey OsborneIf your to-do list feels endless and you’re drowning in work, you’re not alone. So many of us as small business owners feel that way. And yet often, we don’t seek support because the perception is that it eats away at our profits. I see over and over again with my clients that the opposite is ...
Views: 1567 - Conduct a Personal Energy Audit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" CabanelOften clients come to me feeling tired, overworked and overburdened by the demands on their time. Unanimously they all want more hours in the day so they get even more done. One of the first exercises I ask of my clients is to conduct an energy audit. The energy audit has 3 parts: 1. ...
Views: 1566(3 votes) - Making Yourself More Punctual - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Dakota HandzlikHow timely are you? For many people it seems like being punctual is an unobtainable skill, and it’s no surprise that regular tardiness can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Whether it be work, school, or personal obligations, continuously being late will damage your reputation and can cost you ...
Views: 1566 - Stay Connected, Not Addicted, by Using Technology Wisely - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroWith all of the technology devices at our fingertips these days, it is easier than ever to stay connected 24-7. But, how do we balance the need and desire to stay connected with the danger of technology taking over? By continuing to be the master of technology, not the servant! I travel a lot ...
Views: 1564 - How are you Investing Each Hour that Passes? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Andrew HortonHow are you Investing Each Hour that Passes? Is every hour that passes during the day, the most effective use of your time? Whatever you choose to invest your time into each hour, will determine the quality of life that you get to live. Time is on the wing and it will just continue to fly past ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Master Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Susan CullenLet’s face it. Information is coming at us faster than ever before. We are constantly receiving a steady flow of emails, text messages, phone calls and voice mails. The downside of communication technology is that it is making everything URGENT. It takes real discipline to determine the ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - You Would be Surprised How Time Management Skills Can Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Steven StasczakMost people are extremely bad at time management skills but deceptively think that they are in total control of their time. The deception is that they do not have an accounting system that tracks their time that measures their goals whether big or small. It’s probably safe to assume that most ...
Views: 1557 - Put A Couple of Elephants on Your Plate - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Fran BriggsHow do you eat two elephants? The same way you would eat one; one bite at a time. Monstrous tasks often appear to be complex and overwhelming. That's why it's so very important to isolate the parts from the whole. Break your elephant-sized project into several smaller tasks. Identify one ...
Views: 1556 - The Big Hole in Your Day - by We all have 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. And if you multiply that out and my math is correct (I assume it is because I’ve done this a few times), that gives us a total of 168 hours per week. And the thing about time is that it can only be spent, it cannot be saved. (Did you ever have ...
Views: 1555 - There Just aren't Enough Hours In The Day! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonThe last time I checked everyone had the same number of hours in the day, 24 to be exact. So why is it that some people seem to get so much more accomplished and have plenty of time for their family and to do the things they love? Are they just better time managers? The truth is that it isn't ...
Views: 1554 - There Is No Such Thing As A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Lisa RickwoodIf you are a coach, a business person, a busy person, an overwhelmed person... you're probably seeking what the 'experts' call - balance. While this sounds great, it's an unrealistic term that sets you up for failure. I know I'll probably get a lot of heat from people out there (and especially ...
Views: 1553 - Making Time for Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"I don't have time to market." It's a common complaint from self-employed professionals. When you are the only one who can serve the clients, manage the business, and perform all the sales and marketing functions, time becomes the most precious commodity you have. How can you find time for ...
Views: 1552 - Dr. Romance on How to Stretch Time - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Would you like to stretch time – to make the time you have go farther, and use it more for what you really want to do? Stretching time is not difficult if you have the prerequisites: self-awareness, a sense of purpose, thoughtful action, and a playful ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Finding Your Heart During a Busy Day - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonDoes this sound like you? You rush from one meeting to another, deal with demanding customers, handle employees' concerns, put out the latest "fire" at the office or at home, return phone calls and wade through a knee-deep pile of emails. With a day like that, it can be so easy to get caught up ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - More Recreation Time Boosts Your Profits (And Tips to Find Time for It) - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Christina WeberBreakthrough ideas don’t shower most entrepreneurs when sitting in front of their computers. Inspiration hits like popcorn when in the woods hiking with the sun shimmering through leaves, running down a scenic path or painting a picture. The Holy Spirit’s artistic flair flourishes most when ...
Views: 1544 - Five Tips for Creating a Healthy Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutMy mother once said that “The older you get, the faster time will fly.”How true that is! Perhaps this is why people try to cram as much into their day as possible. However, when you become too busy and forget to set aside adequate time for yourself, it will take its toll on you physically, ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Structure Your Schedule - Be More Creative - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFor those living a creative life, the absence of an externally-imposed schedule is both a joy and a delight. How marvelous to know we have the entire day (or much of it) to frolic among our creative pursuits! Yet at the end of the week, should we survey our accomplishments, we may find them ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - The Top 5 Ways To Balance Your Commitments - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAre you at the point of overwhelm in your business? Do you have so many clients or commitments that you're not sure how you're going to meet everyone's demands? With too many commitments the quality of your work can suffer along with your good reputation and sanity. Does this overwhelm spill ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Cultivating the Motivation to Change - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Bill JawitzIn order to get improved results in any endeavor, you need to change what you’re doing. All the best strategies and tools will yield nothing if they’re not applied. And application happens in the realm of action – that is, in the realm of behavior – not in rumination or wishful thinking Yet, ...
Views: 1539 - Don't Manage Time, Manage Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking moms are pushing themselves harder than ever to be the best in all realms of their life, aiming for perfection in all that they do, taking on the brunt of the familial responsibilities, while not accepting help OR seeking reprieve. They are like a hamster caught in a wheel, going round ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Common Mistakes in Home Filing and How to Correct Them - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYou put in the time and gotten started on a home filing system. But you still don’t feel like you can relax. You don’t think you’re any more organized then you were before you had a system. You may have fallen into some common home filing system pitfalls. Making these mistakes can make getting ...
Views: 1538 - Multitasking: Stop it! Unitask instead. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Camille PrestonThese days, people often wear their “ability” to multitask as a badge of honor. We’ve all been there: sitting at our desk, computer humming, files open, checking e-mails, talking on the phone, and listening to a colleague all at the same time. Impressive, yes? No. It’s neither impressive nor ...
Views: 1536 - ***Time Boundaries are Key in Calm and Chaotic Times - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Paula EderTime management tools and tips help you plan your time. But our days aren't always predictable. Sometimes life is calm, and we struggle to stay on track. Sometimes chaos rules as life throws us curve ball after curve ball. Maybe distractions swirl around you, calling out for your attention. ...
Views: 1535 - 7 Ways to Deal With Email in a Time Efficient Manner - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Ted DeeEmail can eat up all your time, at least any spare time and more, if you let it. It is supposed to be a tool but can turn out to be a time productivity nightmare. Somehow many people thinking email is their top priority at work and even in life sometimes, but obviously this is not true. Email ...
Views: 1534 - Expert Tips On How To Manage Your Time, Increase Your Productivity And Earn More Money - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Nickolove LovemoreLearning how to manage your time to increase your effective work time will lead to increasing your productivity and this, in turn, will lead to you earning more money. The latter is provided that your productivity relates to money-earning activities and not you simply being busy. So here are ...
Views: 1534 - 10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Irene Gloria Addison10 ways to reduce Employee’s Time Waste. By Irene Gloria Addison, Owner of HIREghana You might not want to accept it, but the reality is that employee- disinterest (lack of engagement as it is called these days), boredom, frustration and even resentment and disinterest can ‘occupy’ your ...
Views: 1533 - 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') Author: Craig Lock (Eagle Productions Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Time Management, Goalsetting, Success, Success Principles, ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Know If You’re Saying Yes Too Much - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurLife is full of opportunities. There’s work of course, or school if you’re a student. There are chores, and errands, but also workout time, evenings with your family, organizations you want to support…so many things you can take part in. But if you end up saying yes to all of it, then before ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Is being on time necessary - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetAre you usually late or on time? Is being on time important? Do you know why you should be on time? Whether you have a meeting, telephone conference, family visit, lunch, dinner or invitation, it is important that you be on time. What unites many successful people is their time management ...
Views: 1528 - Late assignment? How to get an extension on a paper - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyA late assignment can really stress you out. You know that sinking feeling. You wake up, and you just know something’s wrong. But you can’t quite put your finger on it. Is it someone’s birthday? Did you miss an appointment? You check the calendar. Oh, no. That explains the sense of ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Small Shifts that Make Big Differences - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIf you have been following the articles of the past several weeks, you have probably been making some big changes in decluttering your life and preparing for the New Year. So let’s take a moment to breathe… relax… and look at some small shifts that can make big differences. Just like any ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - ***Stress Buster Tip: Find Time to Be Your Own Best Friend! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Paula EderUsing your time wisely and finding success is founded on self-knowledge and self-respect. You might think that it requires organization skills and discipline - and those things are certainly important. But even more important to your time success is being your own best friend. In everyday ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Time Management, Especially for ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2005 from Sarah Jane KeyserAdults with ADD frequently have a diaphanous sense of time. The future is an unknown. The task of the moment no matter how inconsequential takes precedence over the critical appointment in an hour's time, so they are often late. 1. Get an agenda (one only) which works for you. Get ONE agenda ...
Views: 1527 - Procrastination Pointers - by Procrastination is one of the biggest enemies we have to our Personal Productivity. Thinking about doing something and planning to do it are fine, but what if we fail to move ahead?
Procrastinating the unimportant items in our day is a useful talent. The problem for many, however, is that we ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - How-to Increase Your Sales and Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jason BrettImagine what it would be like if your marketing was consistently bringing you exact replicas of your most profitable and enjoyable clients... You don't realize it yet, but in a few minutes I'm going to share with you a wickedly effective process for measuring your prospects before you ever ...
Views: 1526(5 votes) - ***3 Timely Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Moments by Reducing Your Stress! - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Paula EderWhenever you find time to reduce your stress, you can be sure that you will be repaid for your efforts. Stress reduction is one of the surest ways to increase your focus, energy, creativity, and appreciation of life’s moments. And yet, when things get busy or our minds and energies are ...
Views: 1524 - ***Find Time the Heart-Based Way: Let Compassion Free Your Most Effective You with These 3 Timely Tips - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time and then using that time as efficiently and effectively as possible takes more than to-do lists, as you know. Especially when setbacks and unexpected changes arise – as they do every day - it can require enormous resourcefulness and resilience to continue along your most productive ...
Views: 1524 - 3 Essential Time Management Tools - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaOne thing that the New Year brings on is the desire to get organized, or reorganized, as the case may be. Managing your business depends a great deal on time management. If you are not managing your time efficiently you will tend to have lack of focus, scattered energy, projects never get ...
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