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- 4 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonTime itself cannot be managed. It ticks inexorably forward. However, we can manage our behavior to make the most of the time we have. All behaviors employed to best utilize time should target one thing: sharpening focus. The more you focus on the task(s) at hand, the more productive you will be, ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - 6 Tips to Help You be More Productive - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Jane HurstYour level of productivity can make or break your career. If you are not producing, you are not going to be effective at your job, and you are not going to have the rewarding career you always dreamt of having. Did you know that businesses lose millions of dollars each year due to distractions ...
Views: 1770(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) - 8 Time Management Tips to Boost Efficiency - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Noura DeppDo you find yourself snowed under the amount and intricacy of thing you need to do every day? Do you often think that days and months pass by quite quickly and you don’t get much time to devote to necessary things? Along with aggravated answers to above questions, you also know that time ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - 9 Terrific Tips on How To Declutter for the Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnLet’s face it; holidays can be a pain in the neck. I know there are those out there who love everything about the holidays, the hustle and bustle, the frantic preparations, sleepless nights, meal preparation, shopping and tucking gifts away only to forget where they are hidden. But some of us ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - 9 Tips for a Productive Workday - by Today’s work environment often makes it difficult to get things done. Interruptions are everywhere, new tasks are coming in faster than we can process them and just keeping an overview can turn into a challenge.
To solve this problem, I would like to present nine tips that will help you to ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Antidote to Busy: 5 Simple Ways to Find Time for You - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurEly was excited about his new job. He’d spent a year looking, and found what he wanted – interesting work, good pay, friendly people. Perfect, right? But Ely had also increased his responsibility, added a long commute, and decided that he wanted to make a fabulous first impression at work. He ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Applying Time Management to Your Network Marketing Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsHave you got what it takes to run a network marketing internet business? Working from home is the ideal scenario for many people who simply hate the commute to work, working for an uncompromising boss and for pennies on the dollar. Money making opportunities fill our in boxes everyday with ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Are you "crazy busy"? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Paul PuckridgeJust when you thought life couldn’t get any busier, consider these startling statistics. * There are over 200 billion emails sent every day. * There are 4.2 billion email addresses across the globe. * 15 petabytes (One quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) bytes) of new ...
Views: 761(2 votes) - 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: 1198(1 vote) - Are you Managing Your Time or Managing Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinI bet you started your morning looking at your daytimer, blackberry, outlook calendar, covey planner or whichever of the many tools and resources we have for managing our time. Did you look at your actions, your "to do" list for today? Actions are tactics, processes to achieve our goals. I ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Are You Working ‘On’ or ‘In’ Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“You have to see the pattern, understand the order and experience the vision.” ~ Michael Gerber Yes, I know. The title of this article may sound confusing, so let me clearly state what the difference is between working ‘in’ your business versus working ‘on’ it. Working ‘in’ your business ...
Views: 858(4 votes) - Balancing Your Life--Is Your Key Still in Your Ignition - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonLast week, while I was considering subjects for this article, I found myself thinking about a tip my daughter-in-law, Mary, gave me. Since she was trained by the military as a truck mechanic, I take her automotive advice seriously. Then, I had to laugh. I think this is the third Competitive Edge ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Be Productive Rather Than Busy or Active - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimThere is a difference between being busy and being productive. Being busy just means you have a lot of tasks you need to get done. Being busy says nothing about what you actually accomplished other than checking-off a task list. Being active is also not the same as being productive. Being ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Boost Focus and Productivity by Reducing Communication Distractions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from joshua zerkelDuring the course of a given day, think about how many different ways you might be distracted from the tasks you have in front of you – a notification pops up in the corner of your screen letting you know you have a new email, your phone vibrates to let you know you received a new message on ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Boundaries Lead to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Janice RussellMay is Family Wellness Month. Whether you are a family of one or a family of ten or more, there are a number of ways that you can enhance wellness in your life. This article will speak to wellness in terms of mental health as it relates to a functional space and calendar. Many people ...
Views: 2488(3 votes) - Choosing the right point of sale equipment for your restaurant - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Neetu TiwariYou use your credit or debit card for faster transaction and so does your customer. Naturally, your customer expects that you process his payment speedily after he dines in your restaurant. The answer for faster processing lies in your point of sale equipment. If you are using POS terminals, you ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Deals with Dimensions - The Secret of Success - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Sundar RabindranathHi to everyone, Let me throw some light on Mr.Sam, The Managing Director of a renowed group of companies. A terrific success in business, he spends most of his life working at his office contributing to the growth of his company. Time goes on, as it always does. Mr.Sam has now turned 60. He is ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Debunking the Myth of Not Having Enough Time - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Professionally, we often hear people say that they are busy. Some people repeat it so much that they sound like broken records. But are they really that busy? Or do they suffer from faulty time management skills? In the vast majority of cases, it's the latter reason. There are 24 hours in a ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - Determined Optimism - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2003 from Michael RawlsI love numbers. I can remember lots of numbers, easily. Old phone numbers and addresses from way back in my childhood, my buddy's service number from when he joined the Army in 1968, long distance card pin numbers, bank account numbers, doesn't matter. If it is a number, I will remember it ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tina TessinaMany of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on you, and how to handle ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Do The Right Things - by Submitted on May 08, 2003 from Julie DonleyLife is so fast-paced today with people trying to do so much that many people find themselves stressed to the max. By maintaining a state of constant busyness, people run themselves into exhaustion. And, at the end of the day, they’re thinking, “There’s got to be a better way.” Life is not a ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Do You Over Promise and Under Deliver? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Alvah ParkerA new client recently admitted to me sheepishly that she often didn’t get to complete a client’s work until the client called to see if it was ready. I admired her honesty if not her time management skills. I’ve had times in my past sales career when my work load got so out of control I ...
Views: 906(2 votes) - 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: 2288(1 vote) - Effective Time Management Starts with Realistic Scheduling - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing some type of effective time management 'routine' begins not with developing certain habits or skills but rather with your own expectations. When trying to improve upon your use of time it is important to realize that the emphasis needs to be placed on increasing productivity. Being ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Effective Tips for Organizing Your Work Day to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Machen MacDonaldWhat would you do differently throughout your day if you only had time to experience joy and success? I often hear how so much energy and effort is being directed at what people don’t want rather than what they do want. Like anybody, I can get caught in that trap from time to time as well. ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - End Procrastination Around Homework: A 3 Minute Strategy for Teens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurThe Homework Bottleneck Do you wish sometimes that there was a simple way to end procrastination around homework? First, take a minute and ask yourself which of these scenarios sounds more like your teen? Both students have the same class and homework assignment. Student 1 walks in the ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Finding Time for the Important Things - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyWhy is it that we so often find that there just isn’t enough time for what is most important? Is there really not enough time or are we simply not choosing to create space for those ‘important’ things? For years, I have been trying to find the time to begin a regular meditation and yoga ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Four Minutes of Darkness - by Submitted on May 22, 2003 from Michael RawlsTruly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.Ecclesiastes 11:7,8 (KJV)I was working in a shipyard, building gunboats for the Royal ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Getting It Together For the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Renee UrsemCan you feel it in the air? The buzz begins November 1 as the Halloween pumpkins come down and the Christmas decorations go up. The whole country shifts into high gear as everyone starts asking whether you’ve gotten your shopping done. (For the record, mine is half done.) Here are some ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Goals setting tips for your business pt1 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Rocco ToldoHere is a basic simple way that you may have read or know already to set an income goal and keep track of your achievements. If you want to earn $20,000 a year, then work that back to what you need to earn a day. $20,000 A Year $416.69 per week, $83.35 per day, or $200 per hour, that’s two ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Grand Central Station - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Becky EskerGrand Central Station is one of New York City’s most famous landmarks. It is also a very busy hub of activity, serving nearly 575,000 visitors a day. Kitchens are the Grand Central Station of most homes in America. Multiple meals and snacks are prepared in home kitchens day-in and day-out. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - How Do You Manage Your Time? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you want to be successful in your time management skills, you must first take a good look at how you manage your time. So right about now you must be thinking how do I do that? It's not very difficult, let's start by determining what you do in a day. This can be easier seen if you keep a ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - How Nice People Come Across as Insensitive Jerks - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Andy WoodTake a look in the mirror. There you’ll see somebody you hope comes across as decent, caring, and human at least. Godly at best. Imagine, however, that you could look through the veil at the thoughts of people around you. Chances are, sometime over the last several weeks, you walked right past ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - How To Avoid Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from josh deaconHave you ever thought of reducing your procrastination habit rather than justifying it. You know it a uphill task. You're always busy with something. People are always getting your attention. There is never have enough hours in the day.So how do you deal with procrastination. Firstly, you need ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - How to Cure “I’m-Often-Late” Syndrome - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Bill JawitzWhat percentage of the time that we’re late for a meeting or a phone call is it truly, fully, outside of our control? Certainly it’s very rarely. The vast majority of the time when we’re late, it’s because we don’t plan well enough. We didn’t leave early enough for our destination. We didn’t ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - How to Instantly Save 2 Hours A Day - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiDo you find it frustrating knowing that there must be a better way to manage your time, yet you can't seem to pinpoint exactly what you need to do? Well here's a simple secret that could easily save you a couple of hours a day. I've been coaching Greg for only a couple of months and in ...
Views: 1858(2 votes) - How To Make Time For The Ones You Love - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyImagine if you will the life of Suzy - the busy, married mother of two wonderful children. She works a full time job, both inside and outside of the house; she is busy trying to be a devoted daughter and sister to her parents and siblings. Suzy is somehow managing to keep her head above water. ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - How to Manage Stress in a Fast-Paced Culture - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Amber RosenbergDo you ever feel you have too much to do and not enough time? Perhaps you find yourself forgetting to breathe, trying to do three things at once or unable to be in the moment. If you're like many of us, a fast-paced life of multi-tasking combined with regular family and career challenges can ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - How to manage your time – 6 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Danny BaderNow a days if we see all people around us are so busy doing their work that they don’t even come to know how there day passes. Even after working so hard their lots of work remain uncompleted. Why this happens, this is because they are not able to manage their time properly. Time management ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - How to organise yourself for daily success - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Paul PuckridgeTo thrive in both your personal and professional life you need to organise and prioritise your workload so that you’ll be able to achieve your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly tasks and goals. Organising your time to create the right balance between work and play will not only help you to ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - 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: 1230(2 votes) - How To Read Better And Faster - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhen it comes to speed-reading, you're basically covering two things: comprehension and the act of reading itself. You should not study speed-reading before you've learned how to comprehend and absorb information. Therefore, you should know how to read very well before you try to conquer ...
Views: 4891(2 votes) - How to Retain Sales Talents - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Drew Stevens PhDHow to Retain Sales Talent One of the largest issues facing today’s sales manager is trying to retain their talent. Employee turnover costs organizations billions of dollars in lost revenues and operational dollars. From lost clients to reengagement fees, turnover create headaches for many ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - How To Turn Your To-Dos Into Friends - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou're no stranger to the overwhelm associated with an ever-increasing to-do list; no entrepreneur is. But there's a simple reframe we can apply to move from overwhelm to 'over and done.' Take a look at your to-do list, and instead of viewing it as an exasperating army of tasks clamoring ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - I Don’t Have The…….TIME - TOP 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU FIND THE TIME TO EXERCISE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallIn the first article of the "I DON'T HAVE THE........." series we are going to examine the excuse of not having enough time to exercise and see if we cant find a few ways around it. In a rapidly evolving and increasingly fluid world, time is becoming our biggest and possibly most elusive ...
Views: 781(2 votes) - I Never Seem to Have the Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Scott ColettiEveryone with a show of hands, “Who is guilty of having said this before?” Guilty as charged. Let us face it, we all have said this or at least thought this more so than we probably even realize. Our lives are extremely busy, or so we think. I came across some neat information online that I ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - If You're Looking For "Time Management" - Forget About It - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Maria MarsalaWonder why I don't I have reduce "time management" listed as one of my services? Easy. Because I have attended hours upon hours of training, and read all the books, all to help me manage my time. What I found is that very little worked. Then in 1997, as a student of Coach U, www.coachu.com, ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - Internet Hunting Secrets! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joseph ToalA good deal is rare! You have to Hunt for it! And there's no better place to "HUNT" for bargains than the internet. The key word is "HUNT." Or go on an internet hunting expedition for your favorite items. According to the experts, it's best to continually check prices and availability. ...
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