Time Management

Sometimes in the quest to get organized you can become distracted by the accoutrements. You can find yourself buying all manner of containers, books, systems and paraphernalia, none of which bring you any closer to living a simpler, more productive or more organized life.
These products can be a waste of money – but that’s not all.
Because they’re related to organizing, they can leave you feeling virtuous and stop [...]

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Even though this site is all about helping you move from procrastination to action, there are times when procrastination can be a smart move.
We all have a drive to procrastinate – a resistance to getting down to the important things, a pressure toward more trivial tasks. The strength of that compulsion is an asset we can use to boost productivity, improve time management and simply get more done.
Here’s how.
1. Identify [...]

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If your week invariably feels chaotic and at odds with your natural energy, personal preferences, and practical considerations, then you’ll love this mission.
Over the next 30 minutes we’re going to create an ideal weekly schedule template – a baseline planner you can use for your weekly timetable.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to [...]

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An unrealistic to-do list undermines your effectiveness in two ways:

Having too many tasks distracts, overwhelms and confuses you – taking focus away from items that matter
Inability to complete items de-motivates you and reduces your self confidence.

Give your productivity and motivation an instant boost in this mission – by decluttering your to-do list.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If [...]

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If your life is overstretched and you feel out of control, then use this organizing mission to cull your commitments.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below. If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Get Organized Mission #42: Simplify Your Life – Time
Step 1: Identify Your Time Ninjas (15 minutes)
To make the [...]

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One of the common obstacles to an organized life is having too many priorities. If you can’t get organized because you’re overwhelmed by the demands of your life, then this mission is perfect for you.
Remember: you only need 30 minutes for the basic mission. Extended Options are below.
If you’re new, you might like to start here -> 52 Organizing Missions.
Organizing Mission #35: Set ‘Yes’ Priorities
Step 1: Choose your ‘Yes’ [...]

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3 Steps To Getting More Done By Saying No More Often
 
Graciously decline requests that don’t fit your priorities.
How?
1. Instead of ‘No I can’t’, try

No thank you
Sorry, I’m already over-committed
My strengths are in [insert area of priorities].

2. Role play your response to build confidence.
3. Remember – you can serve others best by focusing on areas where you have most to give.
This was a popular Today’s [...]

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Last week the Wall Street Journal test-drove three time-management systems:

Getting Things Done
The Pomodoro Technique
Franklin Covey’s Focus.

The article concluded, unsurprisingly, that each technique had benefits and drawbacks.
More interesting though, was author Sue Shellenbarger’s insights from focusing on time-management techniques.
She found:

An overlong to-do list was a set-up for failure
To get more important stuff done, she did less of everything else
Gaining control of her time [...]

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I’m making 12 fresh starts in 12 life areas over 12 days.
I don’t expect to succeed at everything, but I want to give a bunch of things a try. Come join me!
Day 1: Personal Development
My Day 1 Fresh Start was to raise my bicep and shoulder weights in Body Pump class.
Report: ✔ Still challenging, but now loving the tougher weights.
Day 2: Health & Fitness
My Day 2 Fresh Start was [...]

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You may have noticed that the tag line of this site now reads ‘From Procrastination To Action’. Here’s why…
From Procrastination To Action
Here at Get Organized Wizard we provide tools, inspiration and motivation to help you plan quickly – so you can spend most of your time taking action.
Many people fall into the trap of trying to increase their productivity, time management or personal organization by:

Buying self-help books [...]

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This is a Tips For Customers post for Ultimate To-Do List Pack | Home & Family Edition Customers.
If you’re in the throes of getting kids back to school and setting up new routines for them – and yourself – then this is a great time to take advantage of the planners, schedules and worksheets in your Ultimate To-Do List Pack | Home & Family Edition.
I’ve listed below the ones [...]

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Can’t remember the last time you changed the toothbrush heads? Forgotten how often you’re supposed to decalcify the coffee machine? Got a niggling feeling you’re wa-hay overdue for a dental checkup?
An excellent personal organization strategy that helps to simplify your life is to get as much stuff out of your head as you can.
If you use Outlook, this Get Organized Quick Tip will help you stay on top of recurring [...]

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The way you bid the world adieu each night affects the way the world greets you the next day.

Here are 10 simple things to do before bed that help to make the morning a good one.

Organize Your Evening Ritual: 10 Things To Do At Night For A Good Morning
1. Do a quick tidy up.

Put things away and straighten up a little. It will make all the difference to wake up and see a sense of order in your home…

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If you make this simple change to your daily habits, your home will achieve neatness nirvana – and remain there.

Seriously, this one tip will rock your personal organization world.

Are you ready? Here it is…

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Got a student in the family? Then check out our brand new Ultimate To-Do List Pack | Student Edition.
Organization Skills Are A Key Part Of Academic Success
What is it?
The Student Edition is a comprehensive set of student planners, schedules and to-do lists for well organized exams, essays, time management, research, study skills and lots more.

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