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- So Much to Do, So Little Time! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWe recently received a phone call from one of our clients. She was frantic. She couldn't get it all done. There were so many deadlines. There was so much to produce, and there was so little time. We had a conversation with her and within 10 minutes, she gave up feeling overwhelmed, had gotten ...
Views: 1779(6 votes) - Busy is Seldom, Efficient, Effective or Productive - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Andrew HortonAs we near the end of another year; are you any closer to realising your goals this time round? Or do you feel disillusioned, where you feel like you have given your all, spent the year frantically busy, but your results indicate that you have, just been spinning your wheels, yet again. You feel ...
Views: 1778(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: 1777(3 votes) - Success Methods - Time Saving Tips - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article provides many time saving tips. One of the most persistent obstacles to personal achievement is that old bugaboo, "I never have enough time." The following insights and methods reveal how to have more time. You can review these methods and adopt the ones that seem most ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - The Pareto Principle of Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoThe Pareto principle was a theory by Vilfredo Pareto, which is now a popular concept of personal time management. He was an economist who theorized that 80 percent of all the problems that people encounter results from 20 percent of all causes. This may look like a theory that is too ...
Views: 1775 - Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from Self Help/Personal Growth Books - - by Submitted on May 10, 2007 from Craig LockTitle: Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from Self Help/Personal Growth Books - Updated) Author: Craig Lock Web Site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html Other Articles are available at: http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com/profile/Craig-Lock/270 (Writing, internet ...
Views: 1766 - Online Self Help Tips On How To Be More Productive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you having problems with your productivity? In this article, I will be sharing with you some online self help tips on how you can improve your productivity and hence accomplish more things in lesser time. Do read this article with an open mind and I believe you will learn something new, so ...
Views: 1761(2 votes) - Time Management Principles for Home-Based Working Moms - by Submitted on May 05, 2007 from Lesley Spencer PyleOver 12 years of working from home, one would imagine that I have my time management system set in stone. Much to your surprise, I find great success in some general time management principles that I stick to instead. By establishing a few principles or guidelines for your time, you are able ...
Views: 1760 - 10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Brad Warren10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination “After all is said and done, more is usually said than done.” Old proverb Why do we procrastinate? Over the years, here are some of the things I’ve heard people say in my workshop on time ...
Views: 1758 - Time Management: How to Create Additional Time - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Willie HortonI wonder how much more time you would have on your hands, to do all the important things in life, all the things that you really want to do, if you stopped doing the things that you shouldn't be doing. In conversation with a group of people earlier this year, they calculated that they would ...
Views: 1758 - Time for Time - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Linda AndersonFact: * There are 60 seconds in 1 minute * There are 60 minutes in 1 hour * There are 24 hours in 1 day * There are 7 days in 1 week * There are 365 days in 1 year (usually) So what is the point of all this? The point is that time is a definite in life - there will never be more than 60 ...
Views: 1756 - We Have To Stop Meeting Like This - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickEver leave a meeting and wonder why you met? Ever have a meeting and after much discussion, decide on a plan but then – nothing ever happens? Here are three questions can lead the leader to conducting more efficient, more effective and maybe even fewer meetings. Questions to ask and ...
Views: 1756(3 votes) - SMART DRUGS WORKING MEMORY , ADHD AND EINSTEIN - - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonIn 2014/15 a 30 billion dollar FTSE 100 company specializing in smart drugs [ working memory and attention] was the takeover target of ABBvie the US Pharmaceutical giant . In her book Working Memory: The Connected Intelligence Tracy Alloway argues that Working Memory is a better test of ...
Views: 1755 - The Value of Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportAt a conference this year, I heard many self employed and small business owners lamenting how hard they were working, yet not gaining any new business growth or profit. In today’s business environment many emerging entrepreneurs mistakenly attempt to wear all the hats when running their ...
Views: 1755(2 votes) - Focus Better All Day in All Activities with Easy Strategies, Tools, Techniques That Absolutely Will Boost Your Focus at Any Age - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardTechniques and Tools To Keep You Focused All throughout The Daytime Being focused all throughout the daytime might be quite hard. There are a few things you might do and some techniques you can employ that will make things much easier to concentrate and get things done. Here are methods ...
Views: 1752 - Mastering Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bob LancerGoal achievement is really a very simple process: persistently take your best action for what you want until you arrive at your goal. As simple as this seems, very few actually employ the process to achieve really big goals. The key to using the goal achievement process to make your greatest ...
Views: 1745 - Avoid Being Overburdened with Proper Time Management - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Chandresh BhardwajIn this fast paced world, one has to face conflicting demands of time for study, leisure, earning money and job hunting. Sometimes it may seem that there isn't enough time to do everything that you need to. This can lead to a build up of stress. Consequently, it is important to develop ...
Views: 1744 - What is a ‘To Do’ Anyway? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI’m a big fan of ‘to do’ lists as they are such a quick way to regain a sense of control, and a simple way to keep that way. Our brains simply don’t have enough RAM to remember all our commitments at work and home, and taking information out of our head and onto a list frees up the energy needed ...
Views: 1740 - Why You Will Keep Procrastinating Until You Do This! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Kirstin O´DonovanHow different would your life be if you just didn’t procrastinate at all? Or, think about how much better your life could be if procrastination actually made you more successful instead? Both might be hard to imagine, but today I am going to tell you why they are both possible. ...
Views: 1738 - “I Do Not Have Time for That…” The Art of Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Marielys Camacho-ReyesDo you feel like you do not have time to accomplish all the things you have on your “to-do list”? Or, are you one of those people who love to leave things for later and in the end, those things never get done making you feel unaccomplished? It probably means that you need to work on improving ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - 5 effective time management tips - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from M.Farouk Radwan5 effective time management tips Do you know what’s the most precious asset you own? Its your time! Just think about it, if you used your time wisely you will be able to acquire whatever asset you are after. If you want money then you need to use your time wisely, if you want fame then you ...
Views: 1737 - Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Office - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerSpring cleaning is a biological urge to make way for the new (season) and if you act upon that urge a cleaner office space shall emerge and your life will be content once again. Whether it is an old friendship that has outlived its expiry date or those pile of papers on your desk that no longer ...
Views: 1734 - Respect Others And Their Time - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONDo you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Beate CheletteWith the upcoming launch of Happy Woman Happy World, the first book of The Women’s Code, my team is on red alert. Aside from all the excitement over the completion of the book, I find myself FREAKING OUT at all the things that are piling up on my to-do list. Frankly these days that list is ...
Views: 1732 - Is Time Your Enemy? Conquer Time with an “Unschedule!” - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Gina HiattTime can be your friend or your enemy. For many people who have “free time” to accomplish long-term projects or writing tasks, it is a merciless tyrant. It is just too easy to allow the slightly harder task to slide, as you fill in your day with the humdrum and the emergencies. The Enemy You ...
Views: 1731 - Keeping Your Business Growing While On Vacation or On a Business Trip - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt’s officially summertime and vacation season. Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ...
Views: 1729 - Create a Concise Plan for Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Machen MacDonald“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise. When it comes to writing ...
Views: 1727 - NEVER PUT OFF TILL TOMORROW... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Sheri AdamsKnow the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness...never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. - Lord Chesterfield I often wondered where this quote came from. I don't know who Lord Chesterfield was, but I will find out later, but he was very ...
Views: 1725 - Albrecht's Four Types of Stress Managing Common Pressures - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Gabriel GutierrezImagine that you work in human resources, and you've recently been dealing with a lot of people problems. It's been another long day. You're now meeting with your last "client" before you go home. As you listen to this person's story, you start to get tense. You find yourself avoiding making ...
Views: 1724 - Tips to Develop Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithLife is filled with distractions that can take your focus off the tasks you need to accomplish and time management is a struggle for many. While it is a difficult skill to master for many, time management is simply managing the time you have allotted to you while on this earth. You can manage ...
Views: 1723(3 votes) - Title: Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from Self Help/Personal Growth Books) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow". * Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') What CAN I do to manage my time better? I believe the key to effective time management is ...
Views: 1722 - Put More Life in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinWhen people want to move to career freedom, often they don't want a new career at all. They love their career -- but they also want a balanced life. Here are ten questions to help you get started on the quest for "more time in your life -- and more fun." 1. Where does leisure rank among ...
Views: 1721 - How To Use The Law Of 45/15 On Time Management To Release Time Stress - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from charlie xiaoTime stress has greater and greater influence on our life. We always find ways on time management to release time stress or improve productivity. Many of us work using one hour as work unit, so it is practical to use this one hour with improved productivity. Here we will share a law of 45/15 on ...
Views: 1716 - Time Management Tips to Win - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Alan SearingTime Management Tips to Win Time management is critical to boost good organization of one’s personal utilization of schedule. Managing the early morning routine, for example, could be one way of effective time management if things are executed in a smooth and convenient manner. The problem ...
Views: 1716 - 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: 1712(3 votes) - 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: 1709(2 votes) - 13 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIf you have ever worked as a school teacher, you probably know how valuable time management tips are. The bell rings every forty minutes and forces you to move on whether you're ready or not. In order for your students to learn what they need to learn within the limited amount of time you have ...
Views: 1708 - Organize Your Life with Your Smart Phone Calendar - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Tracey FarmerSmart phones, with their many features and capabilities, have become a staple in daily life. It's the first thing that we check in the morning and the last thing we put down before we go to sleep. Without it, I know that my life would be in complete chaos. One of the main reasons for my ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - ***Use These 5 Timely Tips to Stop Procrastination Nightmares Today - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Paula EderProcrastination can cause nightmares, literally. Have you ever had one of those dreams where you are in school and have a paper due or a test to take and you haven’t done anything to prepare? It seems to be almost a universal human experience. He good news is that even if you have ...
Views: 1706 - Website Maintenance and its Challenges: Finding the Right Webmaster for your Website - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesIf you have a website, someone will have to take care of it in a variety of ways. There’s a certain perception that a website either (1) does not need regular maintenance or (2) is easy-enough to update. I’ve run into a number of business owners who think that they can run, update, design, and ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Why We Have Such a Tough Time Estimating How Long it Will Take to Complete a Task - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldHow many times have you taken a pile of work home over the weekend, fully intending to get it all done, and then you didn’t have enough time to complete even half of the work. And then what happens? Instead of learning from this experience and taking home less work the next time, you do the ...
Views: 1701 - Multi-tasking or multi-time-taking - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerI just read an article by Joel Spolsky on multi-tasking and computers. He really opened my eyes to the downside of the law of exponential growth. For years, yes years, I thought I was getting more done by doing multiple things at once. Seems efficient, right. WRONG! It really does take more ...
Views: 1700(6 votes) - ***5 Tips to Find Time with the Times 2 Rule - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Paula EderDo you feel like you are always running behind and then playing catch-up with yourself? Every time you attempt a new task, do you end up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed while the clock just keeps ticking? Can you feel yourself getting anxious, even just reading this? Well, it doesn’t have ...
Views: 1699 - Effective Time Managements Tips For Achieving Balance In Your Work And Family Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Adebola OniIn surveys done across many job categories, including construction, service industries like hotels and restaurants, small business owners and corporate moguls, a large percentage of those surveyed said that they felt they needed to improve their time management skills so that they didn’t ...
Views: 1696 - Stretch your Hiring budget further! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Tracey FieberSo your business is growing-great news. Now it's time to commence the balancing act that is hiring a new employee. Any small-business owner or entrepreneur who has hired (or thought about hiring) new team members are familiar with the paradox of hiring: you can't grow without new team members, ...
Views: 1695 - 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: 1693(1 vote) - CONQUERING YOUR PROCRASTINATION PATTERN - Six Tips for Six Styles - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Linda SapadinSure, you've thought about curtailing your procrastination habit instead of trying to justify it. But it's hard to do. You have your ingrained patterns. You're always busy with something. There are never enough hours in the day. If you've been unsuccessful so far, it could be that you haven't ...
Views: 1692 - Time Management Techniques: 3 Effective Techniques To Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Michael LeeJust think about the various things an average person would have to do in a day and compare that with what the average person would rather do in a day. In order for you to achieve balance in your work and personal life, you must use good time management techniques. Not having any could result in ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Ultimate Checklist to Welcome Holiday Guests - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome. Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key. Some of these items might even be ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Are You Doing The Right Stuff? - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Marsha EganThese days, it seems like we are being pulled in so many different directions. Priorities compete with each other, and it just seems like we can’t get everything done, doesn’t it? What’s worse, it seems like our daily “to do” lists grow much faster than our abilities to check them off. No ...
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