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.