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Time to Think
Time - we all have it but how many of us actually USE it? There’s a difference between filling time and using it…if this strikes a chord, read on!
'I don’t have time, I’m too busy…' Busy doing what? Take time to think about what you are actually achieving and the old adage, 'If you want something done, give it to a busy person', holds true as long as that busy person is achieving what they want from life. Establish reasonable deadlines for tasks, often 'now' can translate to 'tomorrow'.
Time management is about knowing what was wrong in the first place – chaos, mess, taking on too much, always saying yes? Value yourself and say no, thus reconditioning other people’s expectations of you. Think! Planning, prioritising and acting are key ingredients to time management; after all, a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, so take that first step! Commit to change, commit to action, make time work for you. Procrastination is not your friend, time is.
Ever 'filled' your day up, only to get to the end to find that the essential jobs haven’t been done (again) and the feeling of disappointment and frustration is all-pervading? Lack of self esteem can creep in, so if you want more time, simply leave some blank space in your schedule. Don’t book the whole day up - leave room for something new, changing priorities, for spontaneity and allow yourself breathing space to reassess what’s really important.
Use a diary – it can change your world! Type a To Do list every day, print it out; don’t have scraps of paper everywhere, they challenge the order of your mind! Ensure that you put down just three important tasks, three not so vital, and three that can wait. If you’re tidy in your mind, you’ll be tidy with your time. Be systematic in your working, be strict, don’t always answer the phone, don’t always be available, declutter your emails, use the 'unsubscribe' button – it’s life changing!
One thing at a time is great advice. We live in an age of 'communication', which can be overwhelming – the mobile’s going, the landline’s ringing, emails are pouring in, someone wants your attention – NOW! So plan breaks in the day - three 10 minutes breaks for absolute nothingness. Eat lunch anywhere but at your workplace, go for a walk, allow life to give you your energy back. Your productivity will increase as well as your view on life! And don’t forget - just because it’s always been done that way doesn’t mean it’s the best way – think outside the box!
Time is a gift and when you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift. Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over.
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Article by Annie Watsham
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