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- ***Crisis Clutter Got You on The Run? Reclaim Your Peace of Mind-5 Timely Tips! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to accomplish your goals is a challenge in this busy world. It gets that much harder if you feel like your day is hijacked by others’ priorities or cluttered with others’ crises. Take a moment and take a breath. How do you feel inside when strong personalities make demands ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - Want to Avoid Getting Sidetracked? Own Your Interruptions! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroImagine you are on a roll, engrossed in a project, in the "flow." All of a sudden, the phone rings, an e-mail alarm goes off, a colleague is standing in your doorway, a fax is coming over the machine, etc. Ah, interruptions. If you didn't define all of those as an interruption, think ...
Views: 2387(3 votes) - How To Maintain UPVC Windows - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Kate CritchlowOne of the excellent benefits of UPVC windows is their efficiency and also maintenance. Unlike classical materials like wooden, UPVC needs very little in the way of maintenance as you don’t have to give them a fresh lick of coloring every so often and they don’t wear much, if at all, in adverse ...
Views: 2376 - Task List or Wish List? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Donna LindleyIs your to-do list a mile long? Do you look at the same long list of tasks every day and wonder where to start? If so, how do you choose which tasks you will work on today? Writing down your to-dos or entering them into your task list is only the first step to getting things done. You also need ...
Views: 2373(5 votes) - Effective Time Management Skill: Are You a Waffler? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenEffective time management skills start with decisions. Do you have trouble making decisions? Do you make decisions by not making decisions? After you make decisions you do change your mind? If this sounds like you, you may be a waffler. Waffling is a time management killer. Why is it ...
Views: 2364 - 3 Ways to Handle Interruptions to Your Schedule - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tom WeberAll of us have interruptions coming at us on a constant basis from our kids, from our coworkers, from our spouse, from our customers, from our boss. There are three simple, helpful things you can do when faced with an interruption. Prevent, delay, and deal. 1. Prevent Any good general ...
Views: 2362(4 votes) - My Four Hour Work Week Story Part 4 – Making the 4HWW Lifestyle Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Jason CleggNew to this blog series? Be sure to read the first three installments here: * Part One: What is a 4HWW? http://bit.ly/bYZphK * Part Two: How My Fairy Tale Became Reality - http://bit.ly/bEWDjN * Part Three: Not Working is Really Not Working - http://bit.ly/avENjn The ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Use Your Time Wisely! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2004 from Michael LeeWhen I was small, I have never considered the importance of time.I would just laze around, watch TV, lie in bed, and play videogames. As I grew older, I thought about the things that I haveachieved. To my surprise, I haven't accomplished a lot. I resolved to myself that I will do things ...
Views: 2347 - What To Do When You Just Can't Concentrate - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Karen ScharfMy email in-box is jam packed, I have several calls from sales people that I haven't returned yet, my desk is a mess, and I'm finding it very hard to concentrate. What in the world is going on here! Well, for starters, my friend Chris is undergoing her second brain surgery today (a 7 hour ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - 8 Simple Steps to Improve Your Time Management - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from John WylieIn the early 1920's Wallace D Wattles wrote that 'we don't get rich by doing certain things .....we get rich by doing things in a CERTAIN way' Whilst that statement may benefit your income goals - the premise, if properly applied, will also help your time management ...
Views: 2340(1 vote) - ***3 Time Tips for Enjoying Twitter and Establishing Your Twitter Niche - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Paula EderTime management strategies aren’t just about overcoming procrastination, creating schedules, and checking tasks off your To Do List. In fact, time management is an approach to tasks and time choices that can be beneficial in ANY area of your life. From the loftiest questions of life’s meaning, ...
Views: 2331(1 vote) - Effective Delegation - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Lorna Riley"There are three ways to get something done. Do it yourself, delegate, or forbid your kids to do it" Unknown One of the most important ways to leverage time is through delegation. As a leader, manager, supervisor, or employee, finding ways to free up time to accomplish important ...
Views: 2330 - Efficient Gym Workout - In and Out in 34 minutes - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiWith the beginning of Quarter Two and temperatures rising, the professional business world is picking up the pace just as fast. My business world is no different, but I know that one powerful way to stay effective and creative is to keep exercising regularly at least 4 times per week. I made ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - 5 Powerful Tips for Stopping Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonMany of us struggle with procrastination; you’re not alone. And you are not alone in thinking that it will never end. The good news is, you can begin stopping procrastination now. It won’t end immediately, but you can start the process now. These 5 tips will help you begin. 1. Make a ...
Views: 2323(1 vote) - Procrastination: Enemy of Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Jacob QuigleyDo you ever get the feeling that everything conspires against you the minute you have a deadline on the horizon? Procrastination tends to be shrugged off as nothing more than a lack of time management skills, but new research suggests that the real problem might be slightly more complicated. ...
Views: 2321 - 12 Ways to Get Extra Help during the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the days inch closer to December 25th, people start getting more and more frantic, trying to figure out ways to get everything done. Shopping, baking, decorating, sending out cards, cooking, upcoming parties, cleaning, guests arriving, wrapping, kids out of school, traveling...the list is ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - Are You Feeling Overwhelmed And Not Getting Things Done? - 7 Ways To Get More Done - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Linda HamptonTime is the great equalizer. Everyone gets the same number of hours to work and play each day. No matter who you are, where you live and what you do you get a 24-hour cycle just like everyone else. One person may be wealthier than another, but that doesn't earn her a minute more in a 24 hour ...
Views: 2307(1 vote) - The power of using a daily 'Action List' - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Paul Puckridge“I know there was something I had to do today… What was it?” Why not save yourself the time and effort of constantly asking that question and get into the habit of writing a Daily Action List. Start off by purchasing a spiral notepad. Spiral notebooks are great because they keep your ...
Views: 2294(2 votes) - How To Stop Being Lazy In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeLearn how to stop being lazy and you'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish. The things you didn't think you could ever do... are now like clockwork for you. Read on to learn how to stop being lazy. Step 1: Maximize Your Time. Sometimes, you may not realize just how many hours in ...
Views: 2291 - Time Management For Busy People: 5 Techniques To Stay On Top Of Your Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Michael LeeAll work and no play is bad for your health. This is why experts came up with effective time management techniques for busy people. After all, you don’t want to keep telling your family that you’re too busy to have dinner with them every night, nor do you want to keep saying “no” when your ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - Effective Time Management Advice for Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Corliss BryantTime is everything when you own your own business. However, you might not have a lot of time when it comes to doing all the paperwork and more that requires your attention when it comes to owning your business. That is why many business owners have found effective time management tips and the ...
Views: 2287(1 vote) - Achieve Work-Life balance in 30 days or less with 3 simple steps - guaranteed! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Dan Pickens"When it comes to work-life balance, you have your work and you have your life but the trick is to find happiness while balancing both." Dr. Villaire The key to being successful at that balance is not in having more free time. The key is to spend the time you have in what matters the ...
Views: 2284(1 vote) - Monkey Management: 3 Simple Steps to Get Tasks Done Correctly Through Delegation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickDo you ever feel like you are carrying the weight of a thousand people on your back? Somehow no matter how good you think you are at delegating it still feels like you have a thousand things to do. It's a feeling many entrepreneurs, managers and business owners have. William Oncken, author of ...
Views: 2283 - 20 More Tips ON Managing Your Time From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleEvery day we hear someone say, I am so busy. I just don't have enough time to get things done!And I imagine each of us has fallen into that same feeling from time to time. Are you a good manager of your time? Could you improve upon your use of this limited and precious item called time? If we ...
Views: 2281(3 votes) - Empowering Youth: Help Your Child Learn Time Management - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linette DanielsThese days, everyone is busy. This is true even for kids. You complain about juggling work, household tasks, school activities and family time. You feel out of control with so much to do and too little time to get things done. You get frantic about picking the kids up on time, getting ...
Views: 2277(1 vote) - How To Get Things Done Fast In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to get things done fast? Let's face it. Sometimes, we just end up stalling when it comes to chores or deadlines. A little bit of procrastination isn't a big deal but we almost always go overboard, don't we? A day becomes a week. A week becomes a month. Before we know it, we're ...
Views: 2275 - ***Finding Time to Breathe: Slow Down to Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Efficiency! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to breathe and relax may feel like the ultimate luxury, but it is entirely practical … much more practical than pushing yourself to exhaustion. And the really good news is that it’s also entirely within your control. Slowing down may seem counter-intuitive when you are ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Great Labor Management Relations Converting into Higher Profits - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from John MarshallGood management in a company can be the sole contributor to the success and growth of a company. This is in turn indicative of the fact that the company boasts of satisfied employees in the company who are very comfortable with their work space. Be it high level employees or the low level ...
Views: 2273 - ***Enlarge Your Moments and Your Heart with Gratitude: 3 Timely Tips - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Paula Eder“If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.” Gerald Good Gratitude is always a choice that enriches your time and your life - always. And it’s anything but sentimental or irrelevant. Gratitude is grounded solidly in the realities of life ...
Views: 2267 - ***Use Compassion to Stop Procrastination Now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Paula EderHeart-based time management is all about finding time, increasing productivity, and deepening your experience of each and every moment. And heart-based time management works best when you use your time effectively, because procrastinating won't help you complete important projects, let alone ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - Time Management: Your Daily To-Do List - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Marcy StahlGetting the right things done in your work day is so much easier when you know what you want to do and when you have the energy to do it. Let’s take a look at energy first. Step 1. Maintain high positive energy while working How do you do that? Keep going back to your WHY. What do you ...
Views: 2259 - Some Time-Saving "Killer Keystroke Combos" Using the ALT-Key - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanLearning new and useful keystroke combinations on your computer is a great way to become more efficient and productive at your normal day-to-day tasks. There are many very useful keystroke combinations, often using the CTRL key, the ALT key, the SHIFT key, and the “Windows” key on ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Balancing Work And Family Life In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Michael LeePeople used to think that balancing work and family life is impossible. But I’m here to let you know that it’s not. There are a lot of ways by which you can have a great career and still maintain a wonderful relationship with your family. To find out more about balancing work and family ...
Views: 2251(3 votes) - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - ***3 Timely Tips to Keep Your Inner Critic from Stopping You in Your Tracks! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to manage the critical voices that we all carry inside is one of the most powerful time management choices that you can make for yourself. Your first step in making the most of your time is learning to recognize and rechannel the energy that is so often funneled into self-critical ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - Managing the Time You Haven't Got - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenDo the words "time management" rub you the wrong way? For many busy professionals, the real problem seems to be that there isn’t any time left to manage. You can sometimes get better at managing your time by prioritizing all your tasks and scheduling carefully. But when you're already using all ...
Views: 2246 - Time Management Tips: Does Technology Give You More Time? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonA survey commissioned by the Franklin Covey Company reveals that 83 percent of Americans want to be more organized and nearly half of the respondents say they feel guilty about taking time off from work. Sixty-two percent often eat lunch and work at the same time. There are many people ...
Views: 2241 - 5 S.M.A.R.T. Distinctions about Goal-Setting - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Goals should be written down and have the following SMART attributes: Specific. We need to have hard numbers on our goals. However, this is not to be confused with being “precise.” It’s OK to have ranges of numbers. In fact, it’s better for the subconscious mind if we ...
Views: 2238(4 votes) - Time Management and Planning - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shanna BeamanPlanning is a critical piece of the puzzle in reaching your goals. Planning makes you more productive, because you have written down, and know exactly, what the major and the minor tasks are that you must accomplish each day. How many times have you actually thought “Oh don’t forget to do ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Procrastination – Why We Do It And How To Stop - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Rhonda RabowWho doesn't procrastinate from time to time? Most of us are guilty of putting off tasks like filing our taxes, cleaning the closets, calling the doctor for a check-up, or even sending out a monthly newsletter … like me ; ). It can become more of a problem when it comes to things like deciding ...
Views: 2229 - Problems Teenagers Have with Technology - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Technology is a wonderful thing. It has increased societal efficiency, saved lives, made communication easier, and has provided greater access to information than ever before. However, not everyone views technology as being entirely beneficial. Teenagers are a group that particularly feel a lot ...
Views: 2222 - 10 Fresh Ideas To Get Rid Of Clutter In Drawers and Closets - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt can be so frustrating to want to be organized and try many different things to get organized but nothing seems to work. We are not all the same, we learn differently and we like different things. What will work for one person may not work for another. As a professional organizer I receive ...
Views: 2219(2 votes) - ***Internet Marketing Eating Up Too Much of Your Time? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Paula EderTime management is a day-to-day challenge that offers great rewards when it comes to efficiency, effectiveness, and making the most of your available energy. When you spend time on a computer, the challenges are a little bit different than they are in the rest of your daily life. Focus can ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - Get Over Your Email Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from David UtkeI know what it is like, you find yourself checking your email when you should be doing something more productive with your time. When you know you should be doing something more productive. Instead however, your addicted to that email. Always checking it. To over come your addiction requires you ...
Views: 2216 - De-cluttering Your Life: Get Rid of the Distractions and Find More Time - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Linda PucciFor people who struggle with time management, clutter reduction is often the first step to having more time in your life. When you simplify your environment and organize your life, it makes tasks go more smoothly, and helps you make the most of your limited time. For me a lack of clutter is ...
Views: 2192(3 votes) - Time Management Skills: The Top Kept Secret of the Rich - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Takeshi YashimaToday, I'd like to share about importance of effective time management. In my opinion, time management is necessary to achieve your main goal and dream. I often observe most people doing work hard for his or her careers but practically no one can get what they really want. Without doubt, I was ...
Views: 2191 - Time Management or Time Wasted... How Strong is Your Inner Time Dictator? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Liz CopelandEverybody has a Time Dictator inside them. This is the person who when you want to goof off and be totally unproductive, wags their finger at you and says ‘This must be done... NOW!’ I think the Time Dictator is a close friend of the Tidiness Dictator, who always makes sure you put the ...
Views: 2189 - A New Approach on Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2014 from Larry CraneIt seems like almost everyone has some ideas related to time management. And realistically most of us are still not sure how to consistently manage our time. How about instead of managing our time, that we choose to make better use of our time?! Perhaps you might agree, that when we are in ...
Views: 2186 - The Secret to Dealing with Crazy-Busy Schedules - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gail BarkerThe last couple of weeks have been a little nutty – time-wise – in my world. This isn’t overly surprising; every year at this time things get a little hairy as my family and I adjust to everyone’s post summer schedules, and try to coordinate all of them with as much ease as possible. With a ...
Views: 2182 - A NEW PERSPECTIVE: Overcome Procrastination, Relieve Stress And Balance Your Life NOW! - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownDo you get caught up in the daily grind of working and working, and doing and doing, and carrying-out your responsibilities, obligations and the mile-long list of tasks you have written down, knowing sometimes that it is next to impossible to complete, however you have the expectation that you ...
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