Posted by Arlene Perry on September 30, 2008 at 2:16pm
I've been out of commission for the past few days now I am playing catch-up, however I was able to think about how I always running short of hours during the day. Time can be a great thief when we are operating our own businesses. It sneaks up on you and what seems like yesterday is actually three months ago. We tend to focus on getting to the next level in our respective businesses that we forget to sit back, and just chew the fat. If we decide to do just that we can probably be of more use to one another, exchange ideas and perhaps reach bartering arrangements.Now, since I am one of the main culprits of mismanaging time, I decided to step back and see what it is I can do to turn this around, so that time works in my favor. Some of the things I've come up with are:1) First and foremost admit to your problem that I AM A TIME WASTER!! Only then can you begin to solve your problem.2) Create a "Time Management Plan" and make every effort to follow it. (There will be times of course when you will need to do things outside of the plan due to the unforeseen emergencies, but it should be followed on a regular basis.3) Decide on what your hours of operation of business are going to be and stick to it. (Do not think that just because you run a small or home business that you should be working 24x7)4) Take some "YOU TIME!!! If you are serious about becoming successful, you must step away from your business life to develop a personal life. It could be a weekly nail salon trip or spa where you will be pampered, but whatever you decide, do it for your own mental health and well-being...(You will actually work better under pressure and stay healthier)5) Unless it's a newsworthy show such as the Presidential Debate, "TURN OFF THE TV!!! Your favorite show personalities has their lives in order and are pulling in the green to prove it. They didn't become successful by constantly turning on the television and trying to divide their time between business planning and watching reality TV.We have all joined Online Network groups, but do we use our time wisely when interacting with others? Do we even bother to check in at least once a week to catch up and offer encouragement to each other. A network group can only enrich our lines if used properly and to actually go online and communicate with others. So yes, in my time management plan I have scheduled some online networking time to determine what is going on with others and see what I can learn as well as pass on any words of wisdom that might come from me.Holla back at me and remember a life that is time managed well is a successful lifeArlenewww.arlenesunlimitedservices.comwww.infinity2.com/aushealthandhome
I two am a TIME WASTER. I commit this offense on a daily basis. The only thing that really works for me that keeps me on track on a day to day basis is to write everything that needs to be done for that day down and go from there. It is hard but I am working on it.
Dear Arlene,
I hope you are feeling better. I too am a time waster and did not even realize it, thanks for pointing out the difference. Now that you all but told me I need to step up my game and come up with a game plan, I guess I had better get to it. Great article, thanks for sharing.
Peace and Blessings,
Elladine
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I hope you are feeling better. I too am a time waster and did not even realize it, thanks for pointing out the difference. Now that you all but told me I need to step up my game and come up with a game plan, I guess I had better get to it. Great article, thanks for sharing.
Peace and Blessings,
Elladine