Stop Letting Time Escape You

Better time management is something you must work on every day. If you feel like that hamster on the wheel, it’s definitely time for a mindset change. Time is not the villain. You can control it. Just be vigilant with protecting your time and meeting all your deadlines. It will not just magically improve for you in one day. Here are some baby steps to get better at managing your schedule and getting it all done.

 

IDENTIFY PEAK PRODUCTIVITY TIMES

Consider when you are the most/least productive. Are you are morning person? A night owl? When are you most motivated and have the most energy? When you are feeling your best, that is your best, personal productive time. If you schedule a task that you truly dislike during a time when you are least productive it’s unlikely the task will ever get done.

 

WHEN ARE YOU AT YOUR BEST

Do most tedious or difficult tasks then. Like reports, expense reports, paperwork you hate etc.  But schedule that task when you are  the most productive and you will be sure to get it done quickly, with less mistakes and a better attitude. Listen to your moods.

 

TIME LOG

How much time do things really take? For two days, jot down what you are doing, when you are doing it and how long it is taking you. This time log is more than likely to surprise you. You will see how much time is wasted in many unexpected ways. Often it appears that the busier you feel the more time is wasted.

 

If you would like to learn more about time management, and how  to better organise your time, call Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting’s radio appearances that stream live worldwide, on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas at www.littlemissefficiency.com. Just click on the KLAV link.

 

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