August 10th, 2010 by Stephanie Rising
To ensure that you have the time to pursue the things that are most meaningful to you, consider the following:
1 You can use one of those big desk calendars, Outlook, a table in Word—whatever floats your boat. Just take a stab at outlining your activities and obligations throughout the month so it flows productively and profitably. It doesn’t have to be perfect, especially since it’ll change over time depending on where you’re at in life. But it definitely has to be realistic! This also is a great way to see whether you are over committed.
2 Start with your “non-negotiables.” For example, Read the rest of this entry »
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August 3rd, 2010 by Stephanie Rising
Picking up where we left off last week, here are 3 more tips to help you manage your time:
#1 Reflect. Think about how you function during the course of the week, and schedule heavier and lighter days accordingly. Do you start the week strong, and then drag as the week progresses? Do you start slow and build up speed? Pair your appointments and tasks with the appropriate energy level. It makes a big difference.
#2 Balance. Client work pays the bills, but the business wheels don’t move forward if Read the rest of this entry »
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July 27th, 2010 by Stephanie Rising
When flight attendants are debriefing passengers on what to do in the event of an emergency, they always tell you to put on your own oxygen mask before helping another person. View time in a similar way—you can’t really be of help to others if you are over committed, exhausted, and even testy because you don’t manage your time. You need oxygen!
Here’s 3 key time management survival tips: Read the rest of this entry »
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