It seems we never have enough time. There is always something else that needs to be done. Think about the times when you were in school you couldn't wait for summer or for the next holiday. As you grow older it seems you have less time to get the things done and dread the next days arrival. It is a balancing act for sure. Juggling work and family, caring for other people in your life, handling the ever present bills and not to mention the countless wastes of time like driving in heavy traffic or sitting in doctors offices. Everything takes time. How we use it is the key.
Time flies when you are having fun and it crawls when you are not.
When time is crawling that is the time to multi task. Take those times when you are waiting for the next best thing and use those for other things. Multi tasking at these times is not counter-productive. For instance if you are sitting in the doctors office why not bring your book, set some goals, drag out your laptop or work on your craft project. Anytime you are forced to wait for something is time for you to get something else done.
If you live in a city where traffic causes long periods of waiting try listening to books on tape to utilize your time. Use this time to replenish your spirit instead of dragging it down with all the other angry commuters. Try listening to uplifting cds like Anthony Robbins or Robert Kiyosaki. Improving your spirit and creating a positive attitude is good for your health and your productivity.
Women who have mastered the art of cooking are excellent examples of time management. They produce delicious recipes and make lots of items at the same time. People who cook have learned the art of time management. They get items into the oven while waiting for something else to boil and while they are waiting for that they are chopping vegetables or cleaning up messes as they go. They are utilizing all their time instead of waiting for the next best thing to happen.
We have a finite amount of time. Are you wasting yours by letting opportunities pass you by. Be proactive and make something good out of those spare moments.
Balance is absolutely important. Doing too much in a short amount of time is only acceptable if you can handle the stress that comes with it. Make sure you are only multi tasking during the wasted times and using a single focus when you need to.
Working long hours is not always necessary or even more productive. As you become tired your productivity and quality of work with suffer. A twelve hour day may be too much. You may be able to accomplish the same amount in an 8 hour day if you learn how to use the spare moments of the day to be more productive. Working longer hours may only increase your health risks in the long run.
All the money you make on the over time you spend may very well go back into paying medical bills or health insurance. Managing your time wisely can shorten your work day and alleviate stress.
Learning how to save time takes practice. It is a combination of learning how to manage time and make the most out of wasted time. Make a conscious effort everyday to utilize the time you have.
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Charity Adams is a master at goal setting and getting maximum productivity out of a short amount of time. Charity manages her full time business from home while being a stay at home mom of 3. Subscribe to here free E-Course and learn how you can be more productive stress free. Click here to grab her Time Management E course. http://createmoretimeoutofthinair.com