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- How To Improve Your Time Management Skills Using 5 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael LeeIf you always find yourself late for work, school or an appointment - or you often fail to finish your tasks - then you need to learn how to improve your time management skills. It’s not that hard, although it might seem that way at first. Habits can be tough to break; but if you stick to ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - How to Organise Your Time to Start a Home Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ludwina DautovicWith a growing family comes rising expenses. This makes you want to augment your regular income with a small business, particularly one you can run from the comforts of your home. For most women who already have so many hats to wear, this can be tough. Where do I find the time?! I can almost ...
Views: 1032(2 votes) - How to Send Time-wasting Visitors Away? Get them up from the Chair! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Kristjan-Olari LepingHave you ever experienced a situation when you are in a hurry but your guests just do not want to go away from your office or home? They keep talking and talking about different topics, but your time is running. You have so much work to do, but you can’t do it because you have visitors. What ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - How to Use the TV to Help You Save Time - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you ever been told to turn off the TV, or has anyone ever told you that watching TV is detrimental to your studies, your health, your spirit, or your financial statement? Have you ever found yourself plopped down in front of the TV when you know you need to be reading, or studying, or being ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - If You Want Better Balance And Sustainability, Try Investing In A Little Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadTime Management will give you two things that may be missing in your life; balance and sustainability. I have been working with Time Management issues for more than 30 plus years and I learn things about time and how to manage it every day. It’s funny how you can give more than 2,000 seminars ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Late assignment? How to get an extension on a paper - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyA late assignment can really stress you out. You know that sinking feeling. You wake up, and you just know something’s wrong. But you can’t quite put your finger on it. Is it someone’s birthday? Did you miss an appointment? You check the calendar. Oh, no. That explains the sense of ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Lessons from the 4 Hour Work Week - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David RiklanWe are all extremely busy. Many of us have an Internet business that we are trying to grow. Many of us have a full time job and a website that we are trying to expand. Others are just struggling to balance our career, our health, our family, our friends and our finances. I personally ...
Views: 1984(14 votes) - Make Appointments with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marsha EganIn this fast paced world, we are continually challenged to fit more work into the same time frames that we all have. One of the most challenging parts of "fitting it all in" is deciding what is important and what is not. Of all the dilemmas I've experienced in my coaching practice, just ...
Views: 1443(9 votes) - Make Time With Efficient Effective Time Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Cameron CarterDoes it ever seem like you need more than 24 hours in your day? Is your work life and home life clashing together? The problem is not that we need more time but that we need to learn to use time more wisely. The best way to get started organizing your life and ridding yourself of the insanity is ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Manage Your Time and Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Theodore Henderson"Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." ~ M. Scott Peck All of us should strive to reduce stress and improve productivity. Effective time management is a primary means to achieve this aim resulting in a less ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Manage Your Time and Reduce Your Stress in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you find yourself doing a lot of unnecessary overtime or bringing work home more often, then it’s about time you change this routine. There are better ways to manage your time and reduce your stress - ways that don’t involve drinking a lots of coffee and pulling all nighters worthy of the ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Managers guide to Time Management - improve performance and efficiency in 15 minutes - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Heather BuckleyMany Managers will organise their priorities in terms of dealing with crisis as they come along. Those that shout the loudest will get the most attention. This takes control out of the hands of the manager, often making him focus solely on employees when the business would benefit from more ...
Views: 1611(3 votes) - 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: 1227(1 vote) - Multitasking - Why Is My Computer Slow? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawWhile I do not consider myself a “computer professional,” I often find myself poking around my clients’ computers. Since productivity is so closely tied to technology, I’m often investigating the little hiccups that are costing business executive’s big money. Sooner or later, I hear some form ...
Views: 4060(1 vote) - Passion Driven Simplification - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferUse your passion to simplify your life. Knowing what you want out of life and intending your success in achieving it is the best way to simplify your life. Follow your passion every day. By first identifying that which you are passionate about, you will be able to categorize the other items ...
Views: 1760(3 votes) - Powerful Time Management Tools To Super Charge Your Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Rhod JonesTime management tools are designed to help you stay focused on the tasks at hand. Time Management ToolsWith all the distractions that are around in today’s modern world, one of the hardest aspects for many people is to stay on task. Cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, and socializing are just ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - QuickBooks Pro Support Phone Number (+1-855-915-2082) | 24/7 Support - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Anuj quickbooksRunning a business is not an easy task, but it sure gets managed with the QuickBooks accounting software. To help the growing company requirements with enhanced economic activities, QuickBooks developers have created a specific platform for them. Such fields include construction, manufacturing, ...
Views: 625(2 votes) - Simple Steps to Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Willie HortonWe would all like to be more effective – to get the really important stuff done effortlessly, to simply do the things that we don’t like doing or want to do without any distraction, to get much more done to the very best of our ability in far less time and have plenty more time to do all the ...
Views: 2665(1 vote) - 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: 2292(1 vote) - Speakers, Voice Over Artists and All Businesses Alike - 3 Ways to Insure Your Business Isn't Just a Hobby - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkIt's easy for speakers, voice artists, studio owners, and really, any entrepreneur who has fun in their work doing creative projects, to start getting a little too lax in how we treat our time and our mindset. Many of us in the speaking or audio fields have left a 'first career' in a less ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - Structure Your Schedule - Be More Creative - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFor those living a creative life, the absence of an externally-imposed schedule is both a joy and a delight. How marvelous to know we have the entire day (or much of it) to frolic among our creative pursuits! Yet at the end of the week, should we survey our accomplishments, we may find them ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Tackle That Pile of Paperwork - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know how you can have a stack of papers piling up on the corner of your desk? You see it there every day. You dread dealing with it. Maybe even try to ignore it, yet when you are on the phone, it distracts you. You can’t help but take a peak. Maybe even pick up a piece of it, thinking ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Take command of your days - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxHave you ever felt that your days just get away from you? At the end of each day, you wonder where the time has gone, feeling nothing was accomplished? If you can relate to this happening, it's because your days are taking control of you. Don't let your days rule over you. Take command and ...
Views: 2900(1 vote) - Taking Control of Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe’re all trying to squeeze more into, and get more out of our days. With overflowing inboxes, and schedules that are packed tight, making the best use of our precious hours is becoming increasingly important. While we can’t actually manage time itself, we can exercise some control over how we ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - 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: 2419(5 votes) - The 3 Things You Can Do Now To Instantly Increase Your Reading Speed By 50% - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Robert WatsonHave you ever wished that you had more time in the day? I know I have. Time is something we can never have enough of. There’s simply too much to do, and too little time to do it! Having said that, take a simple task like reading. We take it for granted that the speed at which we read is ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - The Power of the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 Rule) - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhen I am conducting an organizing, time management or business related workshop, I often ask if anyone has heard of the Pareto Principle. I usually get a room full of blank stares. However, if I ask if anyone has heard of the 80/20 Rule, many people nod their heads yes, and have a better idea ...
Views: 2049(3 votes) - The Real Key to Time Mangement - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Linda PucciOne of the biggest struggles all of us have in our modern world has to do with how to manage time. Most of us are so busy, and bombarded with demands on our time. We are overstimulated by choice, and even inventions designed to make us more effective and efficient often become time-stealers. ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - The Science of Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Michael Erwin"Habits are like comfortable beds - Easy to get into, but difficult to get out of." Dr Denis Waitley, Author of The Psychology of Winning "Seems to apply to my football team !" I said replying to my friend who was talking about the laws of science. Something changed in the second half of the ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - The Top 10 Time Management Mistakes Costing Time and Productivity - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Karin StewartAs a leading time management expert, I’m often asked what are the top mistakes I see people make, so they can get an idea of where to start and how much these issues impact their own lives. Readers, clients and editors alike are often astounded by how quickly they can regain control and, too, ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - The Truth of Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dave CrenshawIt has been taught that happiness comes from spending one dollar less than what you have, and misery comes from spending one dollar more than what you have. When you overspend with money, you go into debt and have to pay interest. It is the same with time. I would suggest that happiness also ...
Views: 910(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: 1229(2 votes) - Time Management - Why To-Do Lists Make You Unproductive - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alyse AddisAre you one of those people that always make to-do lists for everything? While so many time management courses teach the importance of making these lists, the reality is that they rarely work. The idea of having your life dictated by a list may help you get things done, but its definitely not ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - 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: 1265(1 vote) - 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: 2271(1 vote) - 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: 2330(1 vote) - Time Management is Cause Control, by James Rick - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from James StinsonRecently I've experienced a barrage of time wasters. Everything you can imagine, most of them unexpected, many of them self inflicted. It's amazing how fast you can go through minutes. When I discovered that time was an illusion of the physical world I decided not to keep a clock. Even the ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Time Management Tips – Do, Delegate or Dump - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Julie JohnsonWhat Are You Willing to Do? Let’s face it, running a successful business takes effort and a lot of hard work (although probably no more than running an unsuccessful business or hobby!) Running a home and a career also takes effort. And I know that many of you are willing to work hard to make ...
Views: 3171(1 vote) - Time Management: Discover 7 Ways to Best Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nathan AmaralHenry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy. The question is what are you busy about.” Time management is about taking the finite amount of time we are given, and using it in the most productive way possible. We all have the same 24 hours in a day to accomplish our goals. Our life is ...
Views: 2842(3 votes) - Time Management: Doing The Right Thing, At The Right Time, All The Time - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadSomeone asked me what Time Management meant to me. I said that it was doing as many right things at the right time, as often as you could. It seemed as good as a definition as the others I have given. Managing our time is the most direct link there is between success and failure. The more ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - Time Mastery Made Simple - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carole HodgesI challenge you to a moment of honesty. How many productive work hours do you have on an average day? Productive work hours are ones spent moving your business forward. If you are typical, you are very BUSY all day. But much of that busy-ness is unfocused, personal, or simply wasting time. An ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Time Sensitive Goals & Interdependent Goals - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! The “T” in the SMART goal formula represents time-sensitivity. That is, our goals should have a specific date associated to them. However, there are two kinds of dates that can be associated with a goal. The first may be obvious. This is a hard date. A hard date is a ...
Views: 3693(4 votes) - Time Thieves - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Donald WetmoreYou have 24 hours in every day, seven days a week for a total of 168 hours to accomplish what needs to be done in your life. And every day, eleven time thieves gang up on you and work to take some of that precious time away from productive use. Let me introduce you to this inconsiderate ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Time vs. Things. What Makes You Happier? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jane CranstonIn the Business section of the New York Times (August 8, 2010 ), the author, Stephanie Rosenbloom, wrote about people who had successfully downsized their lives, sometimes to a level many of us would deem extreme, particularly when it came to possessions. Whether by choice or circumstances, such ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Time: The Great Equalizer - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroThe phrase 'time management' has become one of the most oft-repeated phrases of our society. Almost everyone thinks they need to improve their time management skills. The problem is that most people aren't even examining what the real issue is. Instead, the average person will blame time itself. ...
Views: 4353(1 vote) - Tips To Help You Be More Productive at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - GET YOUR WORKSPACE ORGANIZED:Clear your desk and other horizontal surfaces of all unnecessary gadgets and items that you don't use everyday. Keep frequently used items within arms' reach. Create space and breathing room so you can be more productive. Clean up your bulletin board. Throw ...
Views: 1184(4 votes) - To Do Lists Are Not For Everyone - Creative Ways To Manage Your Time, Reduce Stress and Get More Done - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Jennifer HazlettIf you don't follow a schedule you may start your day by sitting down at your desk wondering what you will do today. You will not be productive and likely not accomplish anything important. Let's say you start with checking email and get sidetracked forgetting the world outside of your inbox ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - 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: 1239(2 votes) - Too Many Things to Do? Seven Great Tips to Get Things Done! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Prasanna Gunturi"Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count.”~Unknown Let me first thank you for participating in the survey. If you haven't yet, you may still take part by clicking here. . Too many things to do in life? 24 hours is not enough? You wish there were 48 hours in a ...
Views: 8271(1 vote) - Top Ten to Manage Your Time - by 1. Shift from Not Valuing to Valuing your Time.
This is an important change to make and when it happens you will never waste another minute! In a dollar sense - this means you are comfortable charging for your lifetime of knowledge and experience - don't allow clients to take this for granted. ...
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