Organizing a Time Management Plan
Yes, if you are not organized, your time management plan will
fall through in most instances, however if you have an organized
plan, you are well on your way to success. Organizing plays a
large role in managing time. When we are not organized, we are
sending messages to other people. In addition, as you can see
organizing is part of the plan. With confident I can write this
article, since in my past, I had great problems with staying
organized. I tried desperately to manage my time, which often
failed, since I did not have the ability, or thought I did not
have the ability to organize. On my road to recovery, I learned
a few special techniques that I would like to share with the
readers, since someone, I am confident, will thank me for
writing this article.
Organized:
Many suffer as a direct result of time management negligence.
Studies have reported suffering that included frustration,
remorse, anxiety, and low self-esteems. When we are not
organized, we do not have one of the essential tools to manage
our time. So to begin, let's get organized!
Setting priorities is the start to organizing and setting a time
management plan. Organizing brings forth a more productive
lifestyle. First, you must start by not leaving your personal
and work belongings floating around.
If you desk and room are cluttered, and you run around like a
chicken with your head cut off trying to figure out where you
put that important document, then you are unorganized and your
time is not managed properly. If you have stuff lying around you
do not need, it is wise to toss it in the garbage, since it only
taking up space, and confusing you as to what is important.
You can also start by placing your documents in storage areas
appropriately suiting for the documents. Some of us prefer to
place our documents in alphabetical order, but other prefers to
store the documents by file name . Next, you want to place your
bills and other important papers in a folder with a file name.
For example, if you have bills place the phone bill in a folder
named telephone.files. Avoid vague file names since it can only
confuse you later. As an editor and author, I learned the golden
rule, which I feel applies to all situations in life. That
golden rule is KISS. (Keep it Simple Stupid).
By keeping it simple, you will not feel stupid later. Create a
separate file for your warranties, financial statements,
insurance proofs, as well as keeping your birth records,
marriage license, passports, or other important documents in a
separate file. Again, be sure to label the files specifically so
there are no confusions later. When you receive bills or other
important papers in the mailbox, be sure to deal with each
situation accordingly and in a timely manner.
If you receive a lot of junk mail, toss it. Most junk mail has
nothing to offer us, and often are gimmicks to lower us in a
scheme. If you can't hang with the big dogs, stay on the porch
with the puppies to avoid getting taking for a ride! This advice
also includes emails. If you are, on a job, that requires the
use of computers and you have your own mailbox...DO NOT give
your mail address to any one that isn't associated with your
business.
This will help manage your time, and keep you organized. At
least once a week if you toss out the junk, clean up the goods,
and organize your important documents, you are well on your way
to organizing a time management plan!