I love to teach people about time management. It’s always so fun to show people how the way we manage our time not only effects our organization, but it really effects our overall productivity. I have been teaching a regular class on time management for the last few years and it’s always so neat to see that light bulb click on in my students eyes when they find that one nugget that they can take home and implement into their own life.
When we have a good understanding of “our time,” it becomes easier to getting things done and ultimately enjoy life! Here are a few nuggets that I would like to share with you on how you can improve your time management! Enjoy!
1. Put your priorities and goals first everyday.
2. Centralize your tasks and calendar all in one place.
3. Start and end your day looking at your planner or schedule.
4. Make time to manage your schedule each and every day!
5. Include transition time in every task or event.
6. Set deadlines and due dates with every task.
7. Build in time for those “non-working” events (aka Facebook, the internet or TV time).
8. Use reminders, automatic alerts, post-it notes — whatever it takes to help trigger your mind.
9. Try to respond to the “quick” things as they come in.
10. Create a command center for incoming and outgoing work, paper or action items.
11. Being on time shows respect for others and in turn they will respect you!
12. Create templates for things you do regularly (shopping lists, emails, travel etc.)
13. Delegation! If you can get help… TAKE IT!
14. If you are overwhelmed with junk mail – ask to be removed!
15. Try saying “No” so that eventually you can say “Yes”!
