Written By: Karen Deis, Publisher
Are you over-scheduled, over stressed and want more time to work on your business?
Stop me if you've heard this one before: But all of us have one thing in common - we each get 24 hours in a day!
Here are a few tips on how to add more time into your day—so you also have more time for your family, friends, and more importantly, yourself!
Handle Tasks Once – (Saves 15 minutes) Read, answer or delete emails, voice mails or paperwork so you don’t have to come back to it. Handle it and forget about it!
Don’t Listen to the News in the Morning – (Saves 30 minutes) – Sensational and depressing news is what you normally find when listening to the TV reporters and can distract you from mentally preparing for a great day. If you really want to watch the morning news, TiVO it and watch it later.
Make Use of “Waiting” Time - (Saves 30 minutes) – Don’t go to an appointment without brining something to do – paperwork, reading materials or write personal notes to your clients and friends!
Give Yourself a Time Limit – (up to 60 minutes) – Rather than spending 2 hours researching a loan product or even purchasing a round trip airline ticket, give yourself 45 minutes to comparison shop and then just make a decision!
Write it Down (Saves 60 minutes) – Trying to “remember” a “To Do List” hinders productivity and creativity. Carry around a small spiral notebook or your BlackBerry and jot it down. Also include a date or time when you need to accomplish the task.
Turn Off Your Technology - (Saves 90 Minutes) – During your High-Energy time of day, and remove all distractions by letting calls go into voice mail or not checking you email for at least 90 minutes. You will be much more productive. Work on your task list (see above) without interruption. Finish up the details of your next marketing plan.
Monitor Your Addictions to TV or Video Games – (saves 60 minutes) The average American spends 2.6 hours watching TV or playing video games per day. If you just reduce your time by 1 hour, you will save 5 hours per week, or add 11 extra days per year. Also set a time limit for surfing the web (if that is your addiction instead).
Resource Book: No! How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life! ~ Author: Jana Kemp
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