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- Leadership in the Classroom: How Today's Teachers Can Become More Effective - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from Lizzie WeakleyEvery teacher knows how hard it can be to tame an unruly classroom. We've all had the students we want to help so badly but can't because they won't allow it. These days the stress being put on education for the future of our students makes it a bit difficult to know that you're really being ...
Views: 1243 - Reclaim Time for Your Priorities - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Vicki NorrisVicki Norris Restoring Order I don’t know who coined the phrase, “time management.” There is really no way to manage time. We each get exactly 24 hours in a day, and time keeps marching on, no matter how we choose to spend it or what we accomplish with our allotted seven days ...
Views: 1243 - How Small Businesses Can Work with Big Competitors for Growth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from David NikolicBeing the "Little Fish" is not always a bad thing, when you travel in schools with the "Big Fish" you are bound to reap the rewards. I can tell you from experience, this is true. You may start out feeling defeated already, due to the simple fact that the numbers are just against you. However, ...
Views: 1242 - How to Plan for More Time and Have Time for More Planning - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2003 from Oz MerchantIt is important to realize that the title of this article could have been written the other way around, and while at the surface it may seem as stating the same thing, this is the illusion that most people are deceived by and hence therefore are doing less with more, instead of more, with ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Remember, If You Lay Down in Front of a Door… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadYou can’t blame people for using you as a doormat. What does this possibly have to do with increasing your productivity, accomplishing more and moving closer to reaching your goals? People generally start off with good intentions. They want to use their time wisely, they want to get as much ...
Views: 1242(3 votes) - Top 7 Ways To Avoid The Adrenaline Junky Procrastination Trap - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sue BrennerIn school, did you wait until the night before final exams to study? Did you put off a 15-page paper until 4 hours before the due date? Do you still need that extra jolt of “get it done now or else” to get started on your projects? If the answer is yes, you may have fallen into one ...
Views: 1242 - 10 Ways to Re-purpose Your Work and Save Heaps of Time - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sheela MasandI was working with one of my clients last week on how to get her message out to the world so that she could attract in the clients she would love to work with, and just as importantly, how to do it without having to invest a whole lot of money and time. We had ascertained a couple of sessions ...
Views: 1241 - Do you want efficient time management? Learn about “The T.Q. Star”. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Shakti PradhanEvery picture is worth a thousand words, and the figure of T.Q. STAR on my blog tells you everything that you need to know about effective time management. These 5 words on the corners of the star, represent the elements of the most powerful entity of the world, TIME and if you can control ...
Views: 1241 - Time Management 101…NOT! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Carrie GreeneTime management 101 tells us that we should figure out how long something will take us to do and block out the time to do it. Makes sense on the face of it. What bothers me with this way of thinking is that it puts the project in control of your "time budget" instead of you deciding how you ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Biggest Time Wasters for Salespeople - by Submitted on May 25, 2007 from Dave KahleGood time management for salespeople has been an obsession of mine for more than 30 years. In the last decade, I've been involved in helping tens of thousands of sales people improve their results through more effective use of their time. Over the years, I've seen some regularly occurring ...
Views: 1240 - From a Humble Beginning- A Time Management Irrefutable Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIt was a Saturday morning in May when I realized that I was not as smart as I thought I was. This happened about 35 years ago but it is as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday. I was operating one of my franchise organizations and this franchise was in the Lawn Care industry. In this ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - The Real Magic Of Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is not just practical; it's magical! Even though it is the result of something that is, for the most part, easy to comprehend, when we watch a dream turn into reality it feels like the essence of real magic and inspires us with enchantment. As I have explained in a previous ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Slowing Down, Living Deliberately - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sara PedersenRush, rush, rush. We hurry out of the house to get in our cars to zip along the freeway to our jobs. As we run errands on the way home, we tap our feet impatiently as the person in front of us takes too long. We hastily prepare dinner, eat in ten minutes flat, and get the dishes in the ...
Views: 1236 - Time management - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetTime management What is time management? How can you manage your time? Do you have enough time to do what you want during your day? Time is a valuable thing that we all have, yet many people don’t know how to use it wisely. The most common statement that I hear all the time from people is ...
Views: 1236 - Executive Challenge #11: "I Get No Real Holiday Time Because I'm Always In Contact With the Office." - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Brenda BenceIn this article, I want to address the issue of executives and their planned holidays that simply turn into “working somewhere other than the office.” Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? - You choose your hotel or resort because it has a wireless connection that will allow ...
Views: 1235 - Life Balance - 5 Ways To Create Space In Your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Steve CrenshawWe each get exactly 168 hours every week. No scientist or philosopher or great individual of the past has ever gotten more. In today’s world we can get bombarded with interruptions from every side and before you realize it your day then week then year is gone and you can not even remember ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Reduce Stress and Save Time with these Microsoft Office Tips - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from melanie gassWe all need to reduce stress at work. If you think about how you function at work, it's usually through the computer, answering phones, making copies, and using some form of today's technology. When it comes to our use of the computer, most of us are self-taught and never really learned it's ...
Views: 1234 - Unplugging Your Circuits - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI woke up this morning thinking about the many unfinished projects I needed to do, emails I wanted to send, and the seemingly endless pile of papers that needed to be filed. Not always the best way to wake up. I immediately felt tired and overwhelmed. But then I remembered a wonderful cd ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Three Important Tips For Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find yourself with so much to do but just not enough time to get them done? Everyone gets 24 hours a day, so it is up to you to decide how you want to manage it. To be honest, most of the time, the problem is not about having insufficient time. In fact, it is a case of poor time ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Time Management? Creating A New Kind Of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIn trying to keep up with this world's increasingly fast pace, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Perhaps you live day-to-day, task-to-task without the balance in your life that keeps what's most important to you in the forefront. How do you live your life productively and also ...
Views: 1233 - Not Enough Time? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn February, 2014, I started training at an MMA (mixed martial arts) gym. At the front door of that gym, there was a poster, which said: “1 hour is just 4% of your day. So, what is your excuse not to exercise?” That statement really puts things into perspective, regardless of how busy you ...
Views: 1231 - 3 Simple Ways to Stay Productive & Limit Time On Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ramone BellagambaMore than any other life skill time management is a weakness for most. A lot of my life coaching clients have goals to get better in this area. With social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn some users spend hours on these sites. What starts as minutes then turns into hours. With ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Overwhelmed? Feeling Everything is "Out Of Control"? - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from ling wongHave you ever felt like everything is spinning out of control and you are so overwhelmed that you have NO idea what to do? Here are a few tips on how to put yourself back onto the driver’s seat. The first thing is to assume personal responsibility that we can take back control. When we ...
Views: 1229 - Ask Yourself First: Total Self-Reliance Begins All Successful Projects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Stephen WebberIt only takes a moment, but it makes all the difference. Before you begin your next project, stop to ask your deepest self how you define the scope of this new task. The difference is one of inspiration and guidance. We all have this deepest self, and most of us are lucky to have had ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - Time Is A Finite Commodity – Do You Have Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Gina GardinerI am always struck how often we hear about the same theme in several different contexts. I have been amazed how often the theme of time has come up this week. Several clients have chosen to focus their session on their lack of time and the negative impact this has on their lives this month – ...
Views: 1227 - Just Do It! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2003 from Kathy PaauwMy family is full of educators, so fall represents a time for new beginnings as we head into a new school year. In addition to observing my husband with new students, and my daughter gearing up for her junior year of high school, we are also hosting Elena, an exchange student from Barcelona, ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.There is really no such thing as time management. We all have the same 24 hours a day. What you can manage is where you put your attention. Where you spend your energy and time. And for many of you, you may not be spending your precious time doing things you love or being in environments ...
Views: 1227 - Take A Break from Action for More Success in Business - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Lianda LudwigEntrepreneurs often choose to work at their own business because of the freedom to determine when and how hard they are going to work. Most solo entrepreneurs who make the decision to go into business, get to the point where they realize that the only “security” in work is in their own ability ...
Views: 1227 - 7 Ways To Have A Productive Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiWhy is it in life that when something is working, you stop doing it? Jack has a well-established electronics business which he started 10 years ago. Over this time the business has grown and he now has a team of 7 people. When Jack initially contacted me, he was at a point he felt like walking ...
Views: 1226 - Managing your Energy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Daniel RipAs organizations demand more and more from their people these days, time-pressed employees have to scramble to keep up. You may not be able to make the day any longer, but you can take steps to replenish your energy. Often, employees think that making it through the day using effective time ...
Views: 1226 - THE NEW FISSION REACTION:LATENESS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Shakti PradhanThere's only one key to effective time management: Practice prioritizing and scheduling in your daily life,adopt them in your soul,make a ritual and follow it regardless of any problems. But it seems too difficult for many people, its not because they don't value time,but they're habitual of ...
Views: 1225 - Time Management - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandTime management is a term thrown around so easily by business professionals and entrepreneurs but that few know how to truly master. They think it's just a matter of keeping everything filed on their smart device, or calendar, or having a secretary remind them. Many keep tons of post-its ...
Views: 1224 - Time Management or Time Prosperity? You Are What You Time...A Whole New Approach to Time Control - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Deborah NelsonBeing half a century in age, I have given the subject of time management a lot of thought. I am endlessly fascinated, entertained, and humbled by the concept of time. As an entrepreneur, I have often speculated~ "If only I could bottle and market time, I would be richer than Coca Cola and ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - Time Tactics! Yayyy! Secret 4 Box Method! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Joey PoltorHey guys, I have gotten into a couple of great time techniques with you. So far we have looked into the power of delegation and have really gotten into the subject of time blocking. With delegation, really you just want to spend your time doing the most valuable things and spend the least ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - We Can’t Manage Time, But we Can say NO! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherWe can’t really manage time. We can work within its boundaries, though, in a manageable way. Key to getting things done and accomplishing what we want to accomplish, is to create the space in your life to let those things happen. To get the results you want, you have to create space for good ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Help! I'm disorganized! - by "My boss says I'm the most disorganized person he ever saw. It took me three weeks to recover."
"My chaotic style is great when I'm cooking or painting, but disastrous to a smooth-running office."
"I keep forgetting appointments and losing memos. If this keeps up, I'll be history."
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Views: 1223(1 vote) - Why You Don't Do What You Know You Need to Do - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy teenage daughter had a book report due last week. She selected the book the first week of school and was so excited to read it. The book has over 800 pages. I raised my eyebrows when she first told me because although she enjoys reading she is not a voracious reader. For her that is a lot ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Mrs. Claus: 7 Sassy Ideas on How to De-clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAs a child I loved dolls. I had endless tea parties with them sitting with me around the kitchen table. I dressed and re-dressed them in the clothes my mother made for them. She was an expert seamstress and I had wonderful outfits for each doll. I never remember my mother staying up until 2:00 ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Get Ready… Finish! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Daisy RaislerI propose that your resolutions include tying up lose ends, finishing up with old projects. It is a bit daunting to embark on new projects with old ones lingering. Like many of us, I am sure that you had all good intentions to accomplish all the things you had set forth in the beginning of the ...
Views: 1220 - Too Busy? Quick Tips to Tone It Down - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Jenny ShihIt seems like everyone is far too busy. Too many things going on, places to be, details to remember, things to do. When we are busy to the point of exhaustion, we lose touch with who we are and what is important to us. We are on automatic pilot and don’t have time to think about what we want ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - 'How to Work 1 Day Less A Week' - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiHave you ever heard the saying 'work always expands to fill the time available? So what does that mean? It means that the longer you have to get something done, the longer you will take to do it. save time One of my clients recently committed to taking every Friday off. He blocked out the ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - There is NO TIME... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Danish AhmedTime... doesn't really exist. Boredom... can be a gift. What do you want? When the time is gone, you'll wish you had it. Think big. You're much more than you're experiencing. Do now what you wish you would have done, looking back on now. Escape regret. It doesn't matter whether we live only ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - How to Be a Master Life-Juggler - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Andy WoodJugglers fascinate me. Not the run-of-mill, three-balls-in-the-air type, but the ones I call the Master Jugglers. I love the guys or gals who can toss torches, chainsaws, balls and small animals all at the same time. Well, maybe not the small animals part, but you get the point. In a ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - Reduce Paperwork and Stress in Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxOrganizing home paperwork is not most people’s idea of a pleasant Saturday afternoon activity. Consequently paperwork tends to get out of control in our homes. We make plans to file bills, recycle old magazines, and shred bank statements. And we really did plan on doing it, yet some way we are ...
Views: 1216 - The Ultimate Time Management Principle - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” - Johann Wolfgang Goethe We all have the same 24 hours in everyday, and the difference that makes the difference for each of us is how we choose to fill them. The most productive people I have ever met have ...
Views: 1216(3 votes) - TIME MANAGEMENT AND DELEGATION - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cheri AlguireBy Cheri AlguireRemember the "best made plans of mice and men often go astray?" The old adage applies readily to your business plan if you do not manage your time effectively and/or delegate activities when needed. You can have the most inspirational vision, the tightest budget, the most ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Managing Time While Growing An Online Business - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottManaging time wisely is one of the biggest favors you can grant yourself when trying to grow a business online. One of the leading factors behind the failure of many to build a successful business on the internet is their growing frustration due to a lack of results which leads them to quitting. ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Guilty Because of Technology? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Jennifer PeekAs if they uncovered some great fact, a recent survey that was published in The Journal of Health and Social Behavior suggests that women "...feel 40% more distress than men when family life is frequently interrupted..." by cell phones, Blackberries and laptops. Yes, those very things that give ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Avoiding The Morning Rush - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Aurelia WilliamsIt’s stressful isn’t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn’t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn’t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring ...
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