IGNORE THE TRIVIAL
Effective time management is not getting more things done but rather fewer things of greater importance. We have to zero in on the 20% of our activities that generate 80% of our results.
MAKE COMMITMENTS, NOT LISTS
"To do" lists do nothing to further the completion of tasks. You have to go one step further and schedule time in your planner in order to get them done.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Ineffective leaders do the obvious things first while effective leaders do the important things first.
A DEFINITE "NO"
When Saying 'NO" do so quickly. To hesitate or ramble on sends a message of uncertainty.
TAKE BRIEF BREAKS
We get more done when we take frequent breaks. These breaks can be as simple as a stretch and allowing your eyes to temporarily focus on something other than the computer screen.
MEETINGS QUOTE
A committee of three often gets more done if two don't show up.
PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination prevents success by keeping us busy with nonessential actions.
CAN'T SAY NO?
Rather than saying yes to a request, tell the people you will check your schedule and get back to them. Avoid impulse acquiescence like you would avoid impulse buying. Thinking before committing usually results in better decisions.
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