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In this post, I will be talking 'Time Management', how it's done and how it changes the way we work and the quality of our work.
It is common knowledge that leaving something last minute makes it all rushed, messy and then it doesn't reach its full potential.
One article I read, was called '3 Steps to Recapture Time' by Joynicole Martinez. (https://sheownsit.com/3-steps-recapture-time-joynicolem/) The advice she gives is really helpful and I will definitely be using these in my day to day projects, as I am one of the most easily distracted people ever. I always find myself losing focus and losing motivation because of it. But her three steps are as follows:
1. Refuse to Yield First 15 Minutes - she states the first 15 minutes of every day should be taken to meditate/relax and define critical tasks for the day then chunk them, and break them down into smaller steps.
2. Recognize the Pruning Season - a segment of days or weeks dedicated to identifying clutter and resistance to successful execution.
3. Practice the Art of No - "When to say no. If the request does not fit with the plan for execution laid out in your 1st 15-minutes, you must consider saying no. Remember this: saying no does not mean you lack the desire to say yes. It simply indicates you have identified the day’s priorities and the request does not align or fit in."
Another article I read, was called "Four Questions to Help You Overcome Procrastination" by Peter Banerjea. (https://lifehacker.com/four-questions-to-help-you-overcome-procrastination-1784833178) Procrastination is something I suffer with on a daily, I find it very hard to stay motivated and when I am in that state of mind, I get distracted and stray from my work, so I found these steps that you should ask yourself, when in this state of mind, very helpful.
1. What one thing can I do to get started? - When starting something big and overwhelming, its the beginning that is the scariest part, more specifically, where to begin, so figuring that out first puts you on the right path.
2. What are my three biggest priorities today? - Procrastination is not always avoiding things because you don't want to do them, it can be, again, the overwhelming feeling of a large workload that is not immediately important, making a larger workload the more you wait. Getting your priorities straight and sticking to them on a daily creates easier workload and a clearer mindset.
3. How can I make this easier? - It is very possible to find easy solutions to big problems. The main idea of this step is the delegation of tasks. Doing a little bit often, is a lot better than nothing.
4. What will go wrong if I don't do this now? - Almost like a scare-tactic to get yourself going. Thinking about the future stress can motivate you to get work done sooner, and give yourself more time to bring it to its full potential and allow time for other work.
All of these points are extremely useful and can make a huge difference in my every day life. I am extremely glad that I read them and I will most definitely be using them regularly.
Work now, or stress later!
In this post, I will be talking 'Time Management', how it's done and how it changes the way we work and the quality of our work.
It is common knowledge that leaving something last minute makes it all rushed, messy and then it doesn't reach its full potential.
One article I read, was called '3 Steps to Recapture Time' by Joynicole Martinez. (https://sheownsit.com/3-steps-recapture-time-joynicolem/) The advice she gives is really helpful and I will definitely be using these in my day to day projects, as I am one of the most easily distracted people ever. I always find myself losing focus and losing motivation because of it. But her three steps are as follows:
1. Refuse to Yield First 15 Minutes - she states the first 15 minutes of every day should be taken to meditate/relax and define critical tasks for the day then chunk them, and break them down into smaller steps.
2. Recognize the Pruning Season - a segment of days or weeks dedicated to identifying clutter and resistance to successful execution.
3. Practice the Art of No - "When to say no. If the request does not fit with the plan for execution laid out in your 1st 15-minutes, you must consider saying no. Remember this: saying no does not mean you lack the desire to say yes. It simply indicates you have identified the day’s priorities and the request does not align or fit in."
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Another article I read, was called "Four Questions to Help You Overcome Procrastination" by Peter Banerjea. (https://lifehacker.com/four-questions-to-help-you-overcome-procrastination-1784833178) Procrastination is something I suffer with on a daily, I find it very hard to stay motivated and when I am in that state of mind, I get distracted and stray from my work, so I found these steps that you should ask yourself, when in this state of mind, very helpful.
1. What one thing can I do to get started? - When starting something big and overwhelming, its the beginning that is the scariest part, more specifically, where to begin, so figuring that out first puts you on the right path.
2. What are my three biggest priorities today? - Procrastination is not always avoiding things because you don't want to do them, it can be, again, the overwhelming feeling of a large workload that is not immediately important, making a larger workload the more you wait. Getting your priorities straight and sticking to them on a daily creates easier workload and a clearer mindset.
3. How can I make this easier? - It is very possible to find easy solutions to big problems. The main idea of this step is the delegation of tasks. Doing a little bit often, is a lot better than nothing.
4. What will go wrong if I don't do this now? - Almost like a scare-tactic to get yourself going. Thinking about the future stress can motivate you to get work done sooner, and give yourself more time to bring it to its full potential and allow time for other work.
All of these points are extremely useful and can make a huge difference in my every day life. I am extremely glad that I read them and I will most definitely be using them regularly.
Work now, or stress later!
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