One misconception is that you will be able to get things done in your spare time. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as free time because all time is precious and your time is valuable. A tip to get you started is to find a big success that you look up to and model after them. They got where they are of a reason. They set their priorities and organized around them to fulfill their goals. Priority also means that you must set specific goals. These goals should be written down so you can see them every day. Do not try to remember everything. When you write down the things to be done so your mind is now free to get the job done themselves. If it is not worth writing down so it is probably not worth wasting your time on it.
Another important tip is to get significantly organized. Many people spend a wealth of time looking through stuff to find the specific items they need to be addressed. Stacking stuff for later browse through or distribution will take more time than just getting things filed or placed in organized slots to avoid mountain of material. Lister is also a good way to keep order, the things you want to achieve in a given day. By the end of this day you will have a very good idea where to start tomorrow.
Most of us have a fair amount of reading to do to stay on top of new developments or just educate ourselves a little more complete on a given topic. A good time saving tip, when you read, is to underline or highlight important items or phrases you should have to return to them later. It is advisable to keep these resources you need to return available when you need them. Marking makes quick and easy access to previously read material. When you have errands to run or sites you need to go to for business, find a place or errand in similar proximity to avoid going back and forth several times. This will increase the usability of your time more power. Remember, however, that people or circumstances will keep you waiting from time to time. Do your best to utilize the time by having a book or CD handy while you wait. Find ways to avoid letting other people waste your time. Learning to say "No" is very hard for some people. If you can not say no, is hard to find some time. Learn to say "Thank You", but this time I can not or I have another commitment. What ever it is that keeps you from helping the other person, let them know that you are not available. But make sure you are honest, sincere and solid with your statement. Learn to let others know exactly where you stand, and that your time is very important to you.
And last but certainly not least, is to "get it right first time" How many times have you cut corners to get something done quickly only to have to do it a second time? So how much time you save by cutting the corner? Exactly! None, as a fact it cost you twice as much time in the long run. Time can be exploited to its full, if you take just a few steps to get started.
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