subject: Learn how to Waste Less to Earn more Time [print this page] You'll hardly ever hear someone say they have got enough of time to do all the things they want or need to do. Time is unchangeable and intangible - only our attitudes towards time can be changed to move towards effective time management objectives. As time is not physically manageable itself, we have to learn to manage ourselves, our lives, our workloads, our priorities and our clutter.
Ten inspiring tips on how to make the most with your time -
It helps to say a polite no' to others who solve their time problems by creating yours. Make sure you know how and when to decline, and go ahead with the next move.
Set your priorities first. Stick to them. Make sure they are realistic and achievable deadlines. You are more likely to achieve your deadlines when the people working for your organization are clear about theirs.
Plan the day ahead, and follow through them. If you have already speculated the probable blocks and deadlocks in the plan, you are less likely to be surprised and to have last minute crises preventing you from achieving the plan.
Break your plans as nuggets - to achieve something in every day. When you are finished with a long day's work and you feel you have worked your socks off but don't know what you've done, you're less likely to get motivated for the next day.
Your plans must be real ones and not the utopic' versions When you have doubts, consider doing a time log for two weeks, so that you know how long it takes to finish. You'll know the pattern how you usually spend your time.
Start with the difficult and time-consuming tasks, when you are full with energy and gradually promote to easier ones. Motivated, you can take any big or small task in your strides.
While dealing with interruptions, be assertive and decisive, even if it's a face to face communication or a long distance call.
Stop procrastinating. If so, schedule in worry time' for the end of each day. Auto-suggestions help say that you'll get on and do it now, and won't worry about it until the allotted time. You'll learn that you are much ahead of worries!
Less waste means more time. Manage your clutter! Be kind to people but ruthless with paper. Tidy your desks and see if everything is in its right place. You will be able to perform without distractions, and be able to find things when you need them. Don't call off things for tomorrow, because tomorrow is another day, and you're not yet done with today. Prioritize and schedule tasks before another day strikes.
