Time Management Expert, Event Speaker: Mark Lamendola |
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Just as many people
acquire detritus--once useful things that now simply take up space-- in
their closets, so many people continue to possess habits and rituals
that no longer serve a useful purpose and now simply take up space in
their schedules. And, likewise, many of us perform tasks that simply
aren't needed. We could use the time thus consumed for other things.
How can you identify these parasitic vestiges of times past? One way is to keep a four-hour diary. Just pick a four-hour chunk of your day--for example, decide that you will track 0600 to 1000 next Wednesday. Carry a little pocket notebook and pen everywhere you go for that four hour period. Then, simply jot down the name of each task you do and how long it took you. The next day, look through the list. You may be amazed at how much time you could free up by making a few small adjustments. Here are some ideas:
You can think through most tasks in this manner to free up time in small chunks that add up. Work this four hour period thoroughly for a month, then pick a new four hour period to optimize. |
Do you want to radically improve how well people in your organization make use of the limited number of hours in each work day? Contact me to arrange a time when we can talk about a presentation: mark@mindconnection.com. Why arrange a time? So I can give you full attention during the call. There's a really powerful time management tip. Ask me why it works. |