So often I hear people in all walks of life struggling to accomplish everything they want to achieve. This month we’ll be focusing on time management.
Do you read magazine and newspaper articles on time management and wonder which theory is best?
Let’s take a look at a few easy to use methods.
Method 1: When working from a ‘to-do’ list, start with the task you enjoy least and work towards the one you enjoy the most. If you have a tendency to put off tasks you don’t enjoy, this may be a good approach for you. By doing what you like the least, you will have built in ‘reward’ system, as the next item will be better than the previous, and you’ll have more enjoyable tasks to look forward to.
Method 2: Start with the easy tasks first. Find yourself overwhelmed by your list? Feel like you aren’t making progress? If you choose to complete the ‘quick and easy’ tasks first, you will increase your sense of accomplishment and build momentum as you move towards the more complex or time consuming ones.
Method 3: Identify which tasks you prefer doing at a certain time. For example, when do you feel most inspired to exercise? First thing in the morning? Lunch time? On the way home from work to unwind and shift gears from work to family? When do you have the least amount of energy? This is a good time for plowing through mundane tasks which don’t require much effort. When do you have the most energy? Perhaps this is the optimum time for diving into your complex projects.
Action:
This week pick a day to try each theory. Which do you feel most drawn to? Make a note on your calendar for Friday to identify which theory was most effective for you, and how you will implement it to increase your results.
~ Gwyneth Anne~
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