Time is on my side
Yes, it is. Sing with me. But seriously folks, time management is nothing to dismiss. To be effective in all areas of life, good time management skills are a must.
How do you begin? First, sit back and think about what you want to accomplish. Time spent planning is time well-spent. To successfully reach any goal you need to have a plan in place. If you’re a list maker, now is the time to make one. If you’re not, figure out a system that works for you and put it into action.
Organization is essential. Searching for files or paperwork is a huge waste of time, if you take something out, put it back. Everything should be in its place when you’re not using it. If something doesn’t have a place, designate one for it. It sounds very simple, but it takes a lot of practice to make this become a habit.
Be realistic. Everyone has to say “no” once in a while. If you take on more than you can handle you won’t be able to put out your best work. Find a good balance and stick with it. Why add more stress to your life when it’s not necessary?
Procrastinate much? The best way to successfully complete a project that you don’t want to do is to work on it in increments. That way you’re less likely to give up on it and move on to something else. Once you’re finished, you will feel a huge sense of relief.
Rewards are a great motivational tool. Promise yourself a reward for a completed task or job well-done. Most people will work harder when there’s an incentive on the line. I’ll admit to being one of those people and my reward is shoes, always shoes.
-Kim Pool
