Time Management
Procrastination is one of those perennial problems. It seems everyone suffers from it at least some of the time, and there’s no one solution that always works. But there are a few solutions that are pretty reliable at breaking you out of the procrastination rut. In fact, I think these are about the best procrastination busters there are. Procrastination Buster #1: Do Anything Often we procrastinate because we want to [...]
Aug
It seems everybody wants more time. We read books on getting things done. We stress ourselves out with multi-tasking. We complain to anyone who’ll listen that we’re so awfully busy. And we wish we had more energy. We load up on caffeine and sugar to get through the day. We don’t let ourselves stop for fear we won’t be able to start up again. But there’s a simpler way [...]
Jun
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Are you always looking for time-management tricks as a way to get more done each day? You can also increase your productivity by improving your focus, so that you get more done and more effectively, with whatever time you have available. One way to become more focused as you work is to pull up the drawbridge – my metaphor for cutting off distractions, online and offline. And an important part [...]
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Having a place for everything and every thing in its place is a wonderful way to keep your space organized. But you can also apply this same principle to regular tasks, as a way to keep your time well organized, too. This has several benefits: You save time by not having to schedule regular tasks each time You avoid stress by not having to remember regular tasks You create good [...]
Nov
Want to spend less time on emails but wary of sounding rude if you’re too brief?
Here’s the answer.
Write all your emails and replies in bullet points.
Add a note to your signature file to say you’re using bullet points to boost productivity.
In this new Simplify Your Life series, I’ll be suggesting ways you can make things simpler for yourself in various life areas. Today let’s turn to your to-do list and time management. Simplify Your To-Do List: What Not To Do One of the smartest things you can do to simplify your life is to make decisions in advance. If you already know what you choose not to do, you can [...]
Aug
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jul
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 start [...]
May
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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 [...]
May
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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 most of [...]
Mar
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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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sep
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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 [...]
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