2/16/2012 0 Comments Time ManagementWhat could you accomplish if you had more time? A friend of mine who was a college professor gave an assignment to his students, “No television for two weeks, and through journaling, I’d like to know how you’ve spent that extra time.” The changes, results, and impact on the students were miraculous. They spent more time reading, interacting with friends, staying active (sports and gym activities), and most importantly they were engaged in something that helped them grow. Television is just one example of how we spend our time; what happens in the office when TV isn’t a distraction? Often times, distractions are so common that when the day passes you by and at 5 pm, you wonder why you didn’t get anything accomplished. Do you recall learning the 80/20 rule? This has been interpreted in many ways including, 80% of the work is completed by 20% of the people, or 80% of the revenue is brought in by 20% of the clients. Regardless of how you interpret it, let’s make the most of the 20%! Here are some suggestions to maximize your time and feel more accomplished on a daily basis:
When it comes to time management, ask yourself these questions to confirm you are doing the tasks that will help you feel good about how you spend your time: Why am I doing this? What is the goal? Is this the best utilization of my time?
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Do you have a dream, a goal…something to achieve and work towards? If not, what drives you to wake up in the morning? 1/7/2009 1 Comment New Years Resolution As the clock stroked midnight on New Years Eve, many of us started the year with a kiss, champagne cheers and a resolution. How will this year and the resolutions we make be different from previous years where less then 10% were actually achieved? Do we want another year to go by without attaining our goals and desires? What happens when we don’t feel a sense of accomplishment? Does the time go by too quickly and then we look back thinking: “What have I done and why haven’t I accomplished anything? |