Time
Management 101
by Nathaniel Davis
Here are some basic steps, which
should give you a basic idea of what it takes to get you going:
- Define what you want out of life. Do this by listing
your goals and values. What do you really want out of life? When you do
this step thoroughly, you will notice a difference. You will also see that
90% of people have not completed this first essential step towards a more
constructive life.
- Figure out some next steps towards your life goals.
After that, start taking small steps towards them. If you define your
goals tonight, you can start taking steps tomorrow. Even if these are
fundamental steps, they do not have to take forever. You can always come
back and revise your goals later.
- Take a firm control of your everyday tasks, and
projects. This is a basic time management habit needed at your hectic
workplaces today. Techniques of these sorts really represent "hands
on" time management. Knowing that you have your tasks under control
will also help you to stay calm. Stress won't catch you easily.
- Take control of your incoming paper flow (brochures,
magazines, invoices, etc.). Also organize your existing papers and
documents.
- Clean your desk at work, and keep it clean. It really
benefits your time management.
- Transform your email software from a task overwhelming
enemy, to an effective tool, which actually helps you keeping in control
of things. You will find joy in an empty email inbox, once you learn how
to do it.
- Start using your increased free time
to develop yourself in new or lost areas of life.
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