Last week I talked a little about focus. Something that helps us focus on what is important is time management. Our perception of time is a direct result of how we choose to manage it. To make the best use of time, we must first identify our goals and prioritize our tasks according to importance. We must then establish a balance between the number of tasks we have piled on our plate, our available resources, and our ability to perform those tasks effectively. Tasks should be delegated to others when someone else can do it better, faster, or cheaper than you can.
Keep these points in mind:
- Your visions, values, and goals should guide the manner in which you use your time.
- Go for quality of time well spent rather than the quantity of activities you can squeeze into a day.
- Try to complete your most important tasks during your most productive hours.
- Learn to schedule in both personal time and work time on your calendar so you can stick with it better.
If you wonder where all of your time goes during the day, I found a free tool that might help at http://www.toggl.com . It allows you to time all your tasks and activities. I was surprised to find out just how long checking email really takes me. What eats up your time?
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