Seven Secrets For More Time Freedom!
Goal setting, action plans, to-do lists and schedules will all
combine to help you make the most of your time. But there is
something else you need to do...
You must commit.
What does commitment mean? It means that you WANT to take charge
of your time. You value the hours in a day and you want them
spent in the most productive way possible. It means that you
will get your work done early and produce better quality
results. You will spend your time as YOU decide, and your
personal life will be spent with focus on your family and
friends instead of your work.
Here are some 'Success' Secrets...
Value Time:
Don't waste your time or others. Don't wait around or pursue
time consuming activities that give you little benefit. Don't
let phone calls and visits interrupt your work flow.
Prepare and Plan:
Nothing wastes time like lack of direction. Plan your goals and
activities and prepare others for your expectations. Expect
delays and plan to have extra time to accommodate them.
Know Your Work Habits:
Find out when you work best. What activities affect how
productive you are? Watch for and get rid of habits that are
unproductive. Delegate or remove tasks when needed.
Be a Problem Solver:
Complaining wastes time. Find a solution or find help and get it
done.
Get the Hard Work Done First:
Don't procrastinate. Start with the difficult work first so you
can relax with the easy tasks. Work that remains undone will
drain you of energy and slow your progress.
Review Your Progress:
Compare what you have done with what you planned to do. What
worked? What made you feel good? What could have been done
better?
And lastly, remember that busy does not equal productive. You
don't just want to get the work finished; you want to have it
done right. You don't need to complete EVERY task, just arrange
that they be dealt with by someone, or decide that they do not
need doing. Ultimately you will be judged on how well and timely
your work was done, not by how many hours you worked.