Just about everyone suffers from a lack of time nowadays. There are so many events, responsibilities and activities we must juggle, that it can seem as though true enjoyment of life is an impossibility. However, by spending a few hours reviewing some effective time management techniques, you really can find relief.
When time is tight, start setting limits on how long it takes you to do things. For example, rather than browsing the Internet when you have to check email, just allow yourself five minutes to read and respond to your messages. Cut out the excess, stop wasting time and keep yourself on schedule.
When you find yourself constantly late and missing deadlines, consider getting a bigger clock and putting it in a place where it stares you down all the time. Studies show that when people can see a clock during the day, they mentally gravitate toward more time-saving efforts! Try this at home and the office to better manage your time.
If managing time is becoming a problem in your life, start delegating where you can. At home, ask others to pick up the pace or the slack, so you everyone can become more efficient. At work, make sure you’re not constantly picking up the slack for others! Delegate some of your load and manage time better.
Try to avoid answering the phone or e-mails just because they ring or appear. If you can, try disabling or disconnecting instant messaging. You don’t need to instantly give people attention unless it’s essential to the instant human response aspect of your business. You should try scheduling time for returning calls and answering emails.
One of the most fundamental steps to better management of time is using a calender. The type of calender you use is totally up to you. Some people like to write activities on paper, so they buy some type of paper calendar. Others may choose to keep their calendar of events on their mobile phone or other portable devices.
Not everything will get done every day. Actually, that is impossible. About 20 percent of your efforts produce 80 percent of your results. Do as much as possible, but set realistic goals.
Nobody wants to admit it, but the frantic schedules most of us lead have led to a substantial amount of unhappiness. Just about everyone wishes they could schedule their days in a more effective manner so that life is just a bit more fun. Fortunately, the advice found above is a great place to begin that very process.