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- Multi-Tasking And Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroNothing is more precious than time, and the pace of modern life is faster than at any time in history, and it's only going to get faster. There are always more and more demands on our time and more things we are expected to deal with. Not only that, but we are also expected to be able to deal ...
Views: 1728 - TOP 10 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2007 from Sue BrennerTOP 10 Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes By Sue Brenner, PCC, PMP Never get around to straightening up your office? Never seem to have enough time for simple things such as preparing a meal or taking a break? To maximize your time, learn what you can do in small increments. What can you do ...
Views: 9226(3 votes) - The Secret to Having More Time and Energy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2007 from Andrew McCombeDo you ever feel tired for no logical reason? Do you ever feel like you never have enough time for the things that are important to you? You may feel constantly tired and always out of time because you are carrying a lot of unfinished business. Unfinished business, what's that you ...
Views: 2581 - Time Management vs. Self Management - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2006 from Gail SolishAre you someone who makes lists of all the things you need to do? At the end of the day when you review your list, are you disappointed because you haven’t accomplished as much as you would have liked. Does this sound familiar to you? We hear a lot about time management and how we need to ...
Views: 5427 - How to Choose the Right Corporate Gifts for Everyone - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2006 from debbie jonesCorporate gift giving is fraught with hazards these days. You worry about how much to spend on corporate gifts, what is or isn’t appropriate and when you should or shouldn’t give a gift. You also may not be sure who you should be giving presents to and where the cut-of point is. Around the ...
Views: 1055 - 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: 1787 - Time Management-Defining Stupidity - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2006 from Denise LandersStupidity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results No one should be billing themselves as stupid. After all you are operating in a very high-paced world, handling multiple demands on your time, and still producing good work. Yet if you are operating in this ...
Views: 1459 - Forget About Saving Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Denise LandersMyth: You can save time. There is no way you can bank unused hours. Each hour gets spent. Time is the most democratic of resources. Everyone is given the same amount every day. Since every minute is nonrenewable, all that matters is how you are using your time this minute. You might ...
Views: 1298 - Do You Honor Time As a Precious Resource? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Jill KoenigThe most precious and valuable resource today is not real estate, it is not gold, it is not sex, it is not oil or gasoline. The most precious and valuable resource is time. Time is more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you cannot make more time. Time is perishable, and the ...
Views: 1191 - Time Management Notes: Organizing for a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Denise LandersThink back to your elementary school era, to your first day in a new school year. Regardless of what happened the semester before, you had a chance for a fresh start. There were no time management issues following you. You were dressed in your best clothes, with new supplies, and you walked ...
Views: 1356 - Time Management Notes: Organizing for a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2006 from Denise LandersThink back to your elementary school era, to your first day in a new school year. Regardless of what happened the semester before, you had a chance for a fresh start. There were no time management issues following you. You were dressed in your best clothes, with new supplies, and you walked ...
Views: 1288 - Productivity Challenges: Laboring More & Enjoying It Less? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2006 from Denise LandersThere can be something wrong with time management skills when everyone is so busy that they cannot even pause to reflect on the meanings of the Labor Day holiday. Consider two definitions of this event:Labor Day 1)A holiday set aside to celebrate and honor working people, inaugurated in 1882 by ...
Views: 1907 - Time Management Systems Help Us Soar! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Denise LandersOn a recent airplane flight, I thought of all the systems that are in place to get us from one destination to another as efficiently as possible. Boarding Consider the rapid turnaround of planes these days. When the arriving passengers disembark, their luggage is taken off, the plane is ...
Views: 1235 - Time Management Strategies of a Self-Made Millionaire - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Jill KoenigWhen I graduated high school, I received a partial scholarship to study at a prestigious Chicago Art School. At nights and on the weekends I worked as a Firefighter/EMT, which gave me a unique perspective on TIME and how fragile life can be. I saw things at the age of 18 that most people will ...
Views: 1178 - Avoiding The Morning Rush - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Aurelia WilliamsIt’s stressful isn’t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn’t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn’t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring ...
Views: 1277 - Organizing: Your Presence as Presents - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2006 from Denise LandersFinding the right gift can be a stressor at any time of the year. Your parents probably have everything they need and more knickknacks than they have room for. Your own children may not need more toys or want you to pick out clothes for them. Almost everyone has some area of their life that ...
Views: 1383 - Timesavers - by QUESTION: Many of us now believe, as you seem to, that "time saving gadgets," such as fax machines, cell phones, e-mail, and super-fast computers, while serving a purpose, aren't the ultimate answer for slowing down our lives. If not, then what is?
ANSWER: You're right. Those tools you ...
Views: 870 - The #1 Secret of Time Management... and It's FREE! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2006 from Jill KoenigIf you are seeking to achieve greatness in any area of your life, the two critical subjects you must strive to improve on are Goal Setting and Time Management. Those two subjects should be studied as much as or more than any other key component of your business. You cannot succeed in one ...
Views: 1191 - Time Management Training: Organize Your Time With The Building Blocks of Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Denise LandersWhat lessons you can learn from small children! One day I was watching two youngsters, ages 3 and 5, playing with “bricks” constructed out of heavy cardboard. The brick blocks came in three sizes: a 10” x 16” rectangle, a 10” square, and the standard 3” x 10” brick size. Over time they spent ...
Views: 995 - Who’s the First Person to Greet Your Customer? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Helen RobinsonI approached her sliding glass window and stood in back of a gentleman whom I assumed she was helping. After about three minutes, I realized he was waiting for the office manager and she could have acknowledged my presence. I stepped up to the window; she did not say good morning; she did not ...
Views: 862 - Dealing With Your Paperwork - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Clare EvansWe're constantly being overwhelmed by paperwork despite the fact that this is the electronic age and supposedly the need for paper disappeared with the introduction of the personal computer! Whether at home or work, in reality, we still like to read things in 'hard copy' so paper is never going ...
Views: 866 - The Curse of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTHE CURSE OF PERFECTIONISM By Dr. Donald E. Wetmore There’s a rule known as the Pareto Principle. It teaches us that 20% of our efforts produce 80% of our results. The additional 80% of our efforts will only yield an additional 20% of results. The first thrust of effort then is the most ...
Views: 798 - My Magic 8-Ball - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerDo you remember that little toy many of us had when we were little that supposedly “answered” questions? It was a black eight ball like one you would play pool with that had a window in it that, when turned upside down, would display a floating unit inside with pre-scripted answers to your ...
Views: 923 - Twice as Much - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTWICE AS MUCH By Dr. Donald E. Wetmore I take Time Management very seriously. I have conducted over 2,000 presentations as a professional speaker on Time Management over the last twenty years to over 100, 000 people. But a good laugh now and then is as important as our serious side. So, I ...
Views: 901 - Manage Appointments & Scheduled Events - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Donald WetmoreManage Appointments & Scheduled Events By: Dr. Donald E. Wetmore All of your time management requirements fall within one of two categories. You have appointments and scheduled events, time specific commitments you have made to be somewhere at a particular time. All other obligations are ...
Views: 871 - The Eleven Biggest Lies - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Donald WetmoreThe Eleven Biggest Lies By: Dr. Donald E. Wetmore In the world of Time Management there are things said to us that we accept as truth and we act accordingly. The problem is sometimes they are not truths. They are lies and as we believe them, they waste our time. Those who speak these lies to ...
Views: 962 - PUSHING PAST PROCRASTINATION - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Roy BurtonOne of the biggest barriers on our journey to success in any endeavour must surely be procrastination, the destructive habit of putting off until tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. It has been called the ‘thief of time’ and ‘the art of keeping up with yesterday’ - just two witty ...
Views: 1335 - ABCDE Method of Prioritization - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Alex CleanthousIn this fast paced world we constantly have more and more demands placed on our time. And it seems the closer we get to our goals, the more and more things we have to get done each day. With only so many hours in the day it is impossible to get everything done. Naturally, we want to get the ...
Views: 4185 - Make Time Count (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Duncan GotobedCommunicating to Save Time You may be tired of hearing rhetoric about how everyone needs to improve communication skills. However, are you aware that how you communicate can have a direct impact on your time? Clear communication is often the first step in ensuring that activities are finished ...
Views: 903 - Death of a Salesman? It’s What Happens When the Customer Says “I’ll Think It Over!” - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Helen RobinsonI was selling employment testing material that was based on the teachings of a well-known sales trainer. The question that brought the most conversation was about closing. How do you ask for an order? When someone says I’ll think it over, do you become the nice customer service type that says ...
Views: 903 - America’s TV addiction: It’s a matter of time, a lot of time. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Katherine WestphalIn September 2005, Nielsen Media Research, Inc. reported that Americans watched an average of 4 hours 32 minutes of television per day. Amazingly, very few alarm bells went off in America, warning of the potential consequences of this huge amount of time. Thank about what that little fact ...
Views: 1019 - Want to Minimize Recurring Crises? Learn How to Analyze and Plan - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberHow do you plan for your week? Do you plan? Analyzing how you spend your time and planning your time are two important keys to managing your effectiveness and energy. Whether 100% on target and ready to take on the week or slightly off due to illness, vacation, or family visitors, there’s a ...
Views: 834 - To the Salesmen Who Have Prejudged Me. . . . I Want You to Know the Costly Mistakes You Made - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Helen RobinsonMy new husband and I relocated to a new city, from the East to the West. We started a marketing company and soon after, opened a printing plant. The hard work and the long hours started to pay off and it was time to purchase a home. We found a brand new 2 bedroom, 2400 sq. ft. beauty. An ...
Views: 951 - Tackle Big Projects with Action-Item Lists - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Gina Hiatt“I know what I need to do; why do I need to write it down?” You may have fallen into the trap of thinking this way. And hey, if it works for you, that’s great! I find, however, that many people with too much to do, or with large projects looming in front of them get into a state of complete ...
Views: 913 - The Major Cause for Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Dingane .Procrastination is the silent killer of human will and ambition. Procrastination is what separates a role model of success from a life of mediocrity. People who succeed, who are fulfilled and who tap into all of their abilities and internal resources are people of action. Much has been written ...
Views: 1088 - Time Management: Five Steps to Taking Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinClients often begin a career consultation with, “I feel overwhelmed.” Often they’re right. These days we really have more to do than ever before. Ironically, much of our overwhelm comes from awareness of what we need for a healthy, meaningful life. Our grandparents (and maybe our parents) ...
Views: 1748 - 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: 1787 - The Hidden Costs of Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Jason AndersonBe honest - are you one of those people who puts things off? It's ok - we all do it. It's human nature. "Why do something today when you can do it tomorrow," or so the saying goes. But procrastination (to give it it's "proper" name) can cost us more than we can imagine. Why do we procrastinate? ...
Views: 895 - The Advantages of Being Disorganized - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Sari ReisHuh? The advantages of being DISorganized? How can there be any advantages to disorganization? I've worked in the field of information management for over thirty-three years and I've heard every excuse imaginable for being disorganized. Some people actually believe it is better to be ...
Views: 4437 - Time Saving Tips for the Office - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Jan JasperPost-mortems-- Much of our work is repetitive. Post-mortems will spare you having to re-invent the wheel each time. Upon completing a project, think over what you learned and how you could make it easier the next time. If you run training sessions and the materials often arrive at the last ...
Views: 2808 - Top Four Time Management Issues - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTalk with most anyone and ask them what they think are the top issues in time management and you will get answers such as, “Having a well prepared “to do” list”, “Managing multiple priorities”, “Managing Meeting time”, “Handling the flood of paperwork and emails”. All are good responses but ...
Views: 797 - Are You Setting Yourself Up to Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from Gina Hiatt"How can I stop procrastinating?" This is by far the most frequent question that I get from graduate students and professors. As a dissertation and tenure coach, I’ve come to realize that everyone in academia, whether writing a dissertation, completing an article, or doing research, struggles ...
Views: 929 - Time Control - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2006 from Selby EvansMore work for the overworked. If you have plenty of time, you don’t need time management. If you are overworked, you don’t have time for time management. Life is not fair. Hasn’t been since you left the first grade. Feel overworked if you like. Complain. Or fix it. Complaining is easier. ...
Views: 917 - Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Nido Qubein"Time is your most valuable resource!" says internationally known management expert Peter Drucker. Then he makes a very astute observation: "Unless time is managed, nothing else can be managed." In other words, if time gets away from us, every other part of our business will get away from us, ...
Views: 1387 - 3 New Ways to Manage Time: No Nonsense Advice for Those That Have Tried Everything - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2006 from Jan HintonTime management – that’s like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall. We are trying to harness something we can’t touch of feel – only experience and see the results. We have a gazillion time saving devices. Just think for a moment of all the ‘things’ in your life now (microwave, speed dialing on ...
Views: 1287 - Making Time for Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"I don't have time to market." It's a common complaint from self-employed professionals. When you are the only one who can serve the clients, manage the business, and perform all the sales and marketing functions, time becomes the most precious commodity you have. How can you find time for ...
Views: 1673 - How to Accomplish Tasks You Dislike - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2006 from X YMany entrepreneurs I know get into the business so that they can do what they love. Many have told me that at their corporate jobs they usually spent 40-50% of the time doing something that they actually enjoyed, while the rest of the time was spent in meetings, planning, writing TPS reports, ...
Views: 1438 - Ten Time Savers - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2006 from Donald WetmoreIn my Time Management seminars which I have conducted for more than 100,000 people from around the globe, I show people how to get more done in less time, with less stress; to help them have more time for the things they want to do in their work and business lives. If you can recapture a wasted ...
Views: 803 - 3 Magic Bedtime Questions - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2005 from Lance OngFor many people, life zooms past once they reach their working age. Everyday, it's the same flash routine of waking up, going to work, coming back from work, and sleeping. It's no wonder why you'll ask yourself, "How did I get old so fast? Where did all the time go?" The problem is in the ...
Views: 1137 - The 3 P’s: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2005 from Gina HiattDo you set your standards high, but always feel like you've failed? Learn about the 3 "P's" and end the vicious cycle that keeps you stuck and ineffective. The Vicious Cycle Perfectionism, procrastination, and paralysis – one often leads to the next, in a vicious cycle, especially on large, ...
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