Time Management Tips Free For The Taking
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Friday, 27 April 2007 |
7 time management tips free for you to use right away:
1 - Place a cash value on your time.
How much is one hour worth? One day? Then break it down to one minute. When you realize that your trip to the coffee machine just cost you 4 dollars in time besides the cost of the coffee, it will be easier for you to spend your time more wisely.
2 - Schedule reading times for when you cannot perform other tasks
As much as possible, read when you are waiting. Waiting for the bus, for an appointment, but not when you could be using your hands and mind for other things.
3 - Keep a timer by the phone
Start the timer when you initiate a call or when a call comes in. You'll be amazed at how much time you can save by just being aware of those minutes ticking away rather than kicking back in your chair and running on about less important matters. If you know the average time of your regular calls. Set a countdown timer to a time a little short of that and start it when you start the call. Finish before the time dings.
4 - Measure your time
Keep track of how much time you have, how much time it takes to complete specific duties, how much time to travel from one place to another throughout your day.
5 - Protect your time
Don't let others hog your time or keep you tied up when you could be being productive. Close your door. Turn off the phone. Turn off the light by the door in your office (this is a great way to keep people from even knocking on your door :-)
6 - Set, and most importantly, keep a schedule
Not just for meetings, arrivals, and departures. Keep a written schedule for as many things as possible.
7 - Turn off everything on your computer but what is necessary for you to do your work
Gadszook, I cannot begin to tell you how much time is lost checking your email, peeking at your inbox when those notices sound off, or pesky instant messages. Your computer will also run faster, helping you to work better.
The best thing you can do is track your time, set time goals, and constantly work to beat your last time. It doesn't have to be painful. Think of it as your own personal little battle or sports championship.
It also doesn't hurt to reward yourself when you set a new world record for yourself either! |
posted by ezimind @ 11:49 am  |
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