I couldn’t put this all together in a post due to its length! So now it’s an article!
What it is;
To organize and plan your time so you can meet a goal or deadline. It is the skill that allows you to divide your time between tasks and activities in a well thought out approach with the best possible outcome!
It isn’t easy as things pile up and you are under pressure.But it can be learned and make things better. It is an acquired skill that shows your ability to problem solve, plan strategically, delegate and organize.
Some useful tips to apply:
- Make short notes of what you have to do
- Prioritize those which must be done first
- Start with the first and focus on it, don’t let your other tasks interfere
- Complete this task and cross it off your list
- Start the next task
- Interruptions happen so decide which of them needs to be addressed and…
- Re-write your list of priorities…it can change many times
- Repeat steps 1-5
Remember that you need to stay focused. Multi-tasking is not doing many things at once, rather it is the ability to jump from one task to the next. This is how the brain works. One thing at a time. The more you do this the quicker it gets.
Also to keep in mind you must take care of self,
- Sleep well
- Eat right
- Exercise
- Meditate or pray; connect with your spiritual essence
- Learn to say “no”
- Do not obsess
- Be confident
- Delegate; Divide and conquer! Utilize your team, family, friends, and colleagues
Knowing what to do with what time you have will be a transferable skill many will seek. It is also rewarding and once you deliver, execute, and accomplish; your ability to succeed will add to your sense of accomplishment! This, in turn, will add to your feelings of self-worth and confidence…and thus you seek other tasks! See the cycle? You are ready to take anything on! (Well maybe not everything. Lol…that’s another post!)
Seize the day!
See the chances before you and do the things you wants to do instead of waiting for a later time!
Ok! So there you have it! Hope this helps! Have a wonderful day everyone!
“I know it now when I’m obsessed, for nothing else is addressed!”
#paulag#opism
Thank you so much for this reminder, Paula! I especially appreciate the ideas for self-care as this continues to be the foundation upon which my continued healings and transformations take place. I will offer a slightly alternate viewpoint about time-I now experience the flow. In releasing all the things (literally de-cluttering), the activities (that sucked my soul like TV watching or news listening or extra-curricular experiences of what other people expected me to do that I didn’t love), the “bully” in my mind, I have found that time expands for me in the flow of doing exactly what my heart leads me to do. I can trust this wisdom implicitly. I rarely look at a clock. I have found an adapt, shift, go, flow style that I love. I feel freer than I ever have in my whole life. I no longer wake up to an alarm clock (unless I must be at an early appointment). I trust my inner guidance system more than I have ever and find that I’m completing exactly what I want to complete inside bursts of gratitude, humility, and grace. The writing pours out of me easily and effortlessly. Ideas continue to stream in from who knows where.
As you state it “seize the day!” Yes! I know how to do that now!!
Maybe I’m an outlier. This would not be the first time…
Thanks, again, for your encouragement and wise ideas!
Thank you Paula for this quick but fabulous read. As you can see, I am bit behind, but I do my best to be timely.💖
Great tips here, Paula. I love the cycle and the focus on self care. I’m learning how to do that and trying to remember that self care is not selfish. Put the oxygen mask on yourself first. Thank you!
Paula…this is such a concise and delightful set of points that you lovingly put together here for us. I adored delegate and say no when you need to. I wonder what your favourite points are for yourself and your obvious use of time management skills. I appreciate the mention and the attention you offered to us all! Have a fabulous weekend.🗝🔑🗝
Hey, Paula– Rare indeed is the one who explains dynamic balancing with personal affirmation. Polanyi among others would be beaming with anticipation at your explicit insights.
Great tips, Paula! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing these excellent and achievable tips, Paula. I love that you include self-care as it is essential to our overall well being. If we aren’t taking care of ourselves, it can impede our ability to navigate in other areas of our life. It is easy to become overwhelmed when our plate seems full. But digestible chunks is often an excellent way to proceed.