Time Management Articles

Personal Development » Time Management | By Dean Caporella @ Thursday, 29th June 2006 @ 4:56 AM

Time management has become a big issue as we make inroads into the 21st. century. I know I have in place good time management practices yet, I cringe at a lot of my associates who seem to get by just acting on a whim. That was certainly me a few short years ago, until I discovered the benefit of time management. What is it with advanced technology though; isn't life supposed to be simpler now. Aren't the amazing technical and non-technical advances we've made during the las... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 2:07 PM

No matter how one approaches time management, a few limitations will always be in place. There will only be twenty four given hours in any one day. One will need to sleep, eat, tend to hygiene and conduct other “prerequisite” activities. There will always be more things that one might like to do than there is time to do them. When one looks at that collection of limitations, it becomes very clear that proper prioritization is essential to effective time management. Absent quality priorit... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:56 PM

The key to time management is not a perfect system. It is not learning to prioritize tasks like a pro. It does not even have much to do with how many tasks we have laid out in front of us. Time management inevitably boils down to a simpler, very personal, consideration. Time management is an exercise in attitude. Our personal attitude and disposition toward time and its use will have a far greater impact on our ability to manage time than any strategy ever can. So, what is the pr... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:54 PM

There are more strategies available for better time management than there are seconds in a month, and new methods are being introduced daily. While the effectiveness of any single “system” may be difficult to discern, it is clear that there are some behaviors one should avoid when trying to maximize his or her efficiency. We may not always know the best way to handle time, but we certainly know a few things to avoid. Let’s look at two common time management errors to avoid. It’s all abou... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:46 PM

One of the most commonly heard expressions used in the discussion of time management is “beating the clock.” People want to find a way to avoid time’s limitations and to function freely without feeling pressured by the tick-tock that marks every second. It seems as if everyone wants to find a way out from under the tyranny of time. They seek out time management strategies as a way to do this. They are always disappointed with the results. They may increase their efficiency. They may be s... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:42 PM

In order to plan our days and to manage our time, we have to be capable of budgeting that time with a relatively high degree of accuracy. If we schedule multiple tasks in a given day and underestimate how long it will take to complete them, we will be forced to shove excess over to the next day. Invariably, it seems, this leads to more reshuffling and a quick move from organization to chaos. In order to budget our time correctly, we need to be able to make an educated (and reasonably acc... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:36 PM

Sometimes the keys to successful time management have nothing to do with planners, schedules or organization technique. Instead, changes of viewpoint can make all the difference in the world. These epiphanies can transform one’s outlook regarding time and how it is handled. One of the most important recognitions is understanding time, not as a menacing clock ticking away, but as a valuable commodity. How do you treat your valuables? You aren’t reckless with them. You treat them well. You... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:12 PM

One of the keys to successful time management is prioritizing tasks and distinguishing optional activities from the essential. Those judgment calls are an integral part of virtually every time management system. Whether you are writing different “to-do’s” in different colors of ink or are giving each list item a priority ranking, your decisions about the importance of activities will have a huge impact on how you spend your day. Most of those who run their own business tend to develop a ... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 1:06 PM

A key element of the time management puzzle is efficiency. When one can find faster, more efficient ways of getting the job done, they are able to free up more time to concentrate on other projects or even, in some cases, recreation. Try as you might, you will never be able to force extra hours into the day. Nor will you be able to operate for long as a sleep deprived zombie. In order to balance our time with our tasks we have a few potential tools at our disposal. One is to reduce the n... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Tristan Loo @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 12:08 PM

The sheer amount of paper that I get on any given day is enormous. I get handed reports from my employees. I get handed reports from vendors and distributors. I get incoming faxes. I print off emails. I print off my own reports. I get handed various memos and lists from people. I have receipts. I have bills to pay. I have mail to go out. I have mail coming in—most of it junk. And on top of that…I’m a writer and a consultant, so I have tons of research material and rough drafts of manu... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Tristan Loo @ Thursday, 22nd June 2006 @ 8:35 PM

No matter how well we plan our day, we are going to have some idle time periodically. That idle time might take the form of waiting in the lobby for an appointment or sitting in our car waiting for our child to get out of class. That idle time doesn’t have to be wasted though. It can be turned into value-producing time with the use of a great tool that I recommend to all my clients—the reading binder. Throughout the day, we collect interesting articles and bits of information that we w... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jeff Casmer @ Wednesday, 21st June 2006 @ 8:07 PM

If you have scheduled your day perfectly and are certain you have allowed yourself just enough time to get everything done, something is certain to happen. You will encounter an emergency of some sort. Or an old friend to whom you have not spoken in years. If you are at home, the dishwasher will suddenly overflow. It is the Murphy’s Law variation for time management. If something can mess up your schedule, it will. These situations can be incredibly frustrating. You have gone throug... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Tristan Loo @ Friday, 16th June 2006 @ 7:25 AM

What’s more valuable than gold? Platinum, you might answer. Okay, so what’s more valuable than platinum? Diamonds, someone might say. Okay, so what’s more valuable than diamonds? ….(getting no response)…The answer is time. Time is the most valuable thing we can ever own and ironically, it’s the one thing that every one of us possesses about the equal amount of, regardless of social class. Time is one thing that is finite in our lives. Not even the wealthiest person around can get more ti... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By B.L. Walther @ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 @ 6:18 PM

"To be nobody but yourself in a world that is night and day trying to make you just like everybody else means to fight the hardest fight any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e.cummings There's a wonderful song by the "Talking Heads" titled "Once In A Lifetime" (from their "Remain In Light" CD) where David Byrne sings the lyrics: And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another part of the ... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Daegan Smith @ Friday, 19th May 2006 @ 11:39 AM

In the business world, success is computed through the money you make, the stocks you can purchase, how big is your office, and perhaps how many employees you employ. There's no denying the fact that each one of us aspire to succeed. In whatever field we are in, we all strive hard for it. The same goes in the world of home business. We all would want to achieve and generate greater income-that is success to us. Experts now are researching on ways and means that we all... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Clare Evans @ Thursday, 13th April 2006 @ 6:11 AM

We all have a tendency to put things off for various reasons and believe me, I’ve been the master of this one in the past. Understanding why you procrastinate helps you to do something about it. How often have you made yourself ‘busy’ just because you’re putting off doing something you’re resisting? Well, here are few things you can do to prevent procrastination. When you put off a task it can start to develop almost ogre-like proportions before we’ll get round to doing it. The... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jason Johns @ Wednesday, 22nd March 2006 @ 2:15 PM

We live in a busy society. We may have demanding jobs, children, families and many other “important” things that hoover up all of our time, and before we know it, Christmas is looming once more and we’re muttering about another year just passing us by. How many times do you say, “I’ll read that book later when I have more time” or “I’ll finish listening to that audio program when I have more time” or something very similar? You may want to create the life of your dreams, but it jus... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Jason Johns @ Wednesday, 22nd March 2006 @ 2:03 PM

You’ve got goals haven’t you? Things you want to achieve in life? The thing I would guess you are lacking is the time to do it. I mean, you’ve got a job, then your social commitments, then your hobbies, sports, TV time and … oh yes … you have to sleep too. And after all this, what time is there left to work on your goals and making your life outstanding? Very little. And I bet you would like more time, wouldn’t you? Everyone has twenty four hours in a day, whether you... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Lila Norden @ Thursday, 23rd February 2006 @ 6:58 AM

To have freedom of time, (and other kinds of freedom as well), you need to be organized. It’s one of the many paradoxes of life. People often think that the processes of getting and being organized take away from their available time, and it’s true – as far as it goes. There is a commitment of time involved in bringing order out of chaos and then maintaining order. Unless you’re already perfectly satisfied with the organizational state of your office or home, it will take some eff... more...

Personal Development » Time Management | By Michael Bens @ Thursday, 23rd February 2006 @ 2:05 AM

Managing time is saving money. When we have control of our time, it makes our load easier, and our lives stronger. When we are achieving a financial limit, we need to understand the value of a dollar. If you are saving money to achieve a goal, it is always smart to store your funds in accounts that include interest on the dollar. Some banks offer more interest rates than others do, so it pays to shop around. If you are investing in short-term goals and saving money for the occasion, you ... more...