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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 138

Lately I've adopted the habit of scoping out a three or four week period on a spreadsheet grid. This allows me to ink in those thinks I really need to

attend like classes I've signed up for, professional appointments etc. Then I pencil in less strict items but just so I don't forget when they're on,

like on-line support groups or teleconferences for mental health recovery.

My problem arises when it comes to house chores. It is so far down the priority scale for me that often it rarely gets done. Groceries and Laundry

eventually becomes impossible to ignore but many other house chores get delayed unnecessarily long and end up contributing to a poor self

image when I see that I can't fulfill basic self care. Considering them "chores" probably doesn't help.

Thanks for the reminder about keeping a time log, that can really expose excessive wasting of time and reveal the difference between stated priority

and where actions are indicating actual priority.

Having experienced some sleep trouble in my life, I've heard very often to choose and stick to a set waking and retiring time to establish a firm

circadian cycle/rhythm and try not to cheat on holiday days, avoid naps which may screw things up and skip the late in the day caffiene hit.

On another topic, at work we have to bill clients by the hour plus account for every minute of the day through software that tracks everything we do,

that can really expose idle time or excessive "quadrant IV" activities to quote the seven habits moniker.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 101

I always get to work about a half hour early to return phone calls and get ready for the day.

When I start the day out with calm, I find the rest of the day goes much better when I'm prepared!

I work by appointment, so I'm careful to give myself enough time with each client so I can do my best, give them the attention they want and

I'm focused on doing what is in front of me instead of what comes next.

Birdie

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Members,

In the past week, we’ve been talking about stress management. A great preventative strategy for stress is to buff up on your time management skills. Here are a few tips:

· Stop procrastinating: If it takes a certain mood to be productive, help yourself get into it. Turn on your Mp3 player, take a walk before you sit down to put your nose to the grindstone. Whatever it takes to get the project done now.

· Plan ahead: Having a clearly written plan of attack for a project can be helpful and help you stay productive. It can also give you clear direction as to what step in the project to tackle next. Also don’t forget to allocate 1-3 hours extra of time just in case the project takes longer than expected. This will help you avoid turning it in late.

· Keep a time log. This can be an eye opening tool! It allows you to see where you are spending your time, who interrupts you, ect…

We now invite our members to share their time management tips & tricks! Do you find it easier to get through the work day when you manage your time effectively?

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

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