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25 Simple Steps to Make
Your Life Easier
25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier... and Get
More Done in a Day
by Craig Lock
A few words of "intro"...
I believe the key to effective time management is having a PLAN. Once you have
done that, communicate your plans to others involved in your life (those nearest
and dearest to you), or those people working with you in business. *
1. Prioritise your goals. Set up the following:
* A weekly plan: Plan for a week at a time.
* A 'don't forget' list.
* A 'what now' list.
2. Focus on the important things - the things that really matter to you.
3. Throw out irrelevant bits of paper.
4. No matter what pressure you are under, try to control your stress level at
all times.
5. Control interruptions (even a 'closed door' policy is not a bad thing).
6. Don't procrastinate.
7. Prepare a reminder list of essential details.
8. Plan to get the routine tasks out of the way as quickly as possible.
9. Develop routines. Ask yourself this question: can any (procedures) be eliminated
or speeded up?
10. Focus on one task at a time.
N.B: OOPS another "10", but I'm not going to re-number, so take it as
a "bonus" hint. "Lazy bones"!
10. Pat yourself on the back each day by reviewing your accomplishments.
11. Self monitor and self evaluate your progress on the way to your goals.
12. Set and keep deadlines for yourself and others (Don't "interrupt"
yourself).
13. Learn to say "no" to others' demands.
14. Slow down for success.
15. Distinguish the really urgent from the seemingly urgent. Sort out low priority
work. Put it aside for later or eliminate it totally.
16. Encourage others to get to the point on the telephone or at meetings. Without
being too rude, of course!
Waffle less (I love 'em), yourself!
17. Respond less formally, but with more speed, eg. a hand-written compliments
slip rather than a typed letter.
18. Make time for yourself to relax; because this recharges the batteries.
19. Delegate for success. Ask yourself the question: Is this only something I
can do? If not, to whom can the work be appropriately assigned? Is this person
prepared now, or does he/she need further instruction to complete the task
efficiently?
20. Provide clear and realistic expectations. Keep only the paper you need on
your desk (if you are lucky enough to have a desk, that is!). Clear out irrevelant
files. A tidy mind is an effective mind, but tidy desks are really rarely creative.
Thank goodness I have an excuse then!
21. Communicate clearly to your sub-ordinates and co-workers. Get messages across
clearly the first time.
22. Set aside time to mentally regroup, to think and to plan. Very important.
Review progress regularly to see which plans are working and which ones aren't.
Work with individual players and set aside time for individuals. Remember everyone
is a unique individual with their own needs.
23. Have direction. Believe in yourself and what you are trying to accomplish.
Review your skills periodically and pat yourself on the back with your progress
to date.
24. Have a strong belief in yourself and in YOUR ability to manage your time.
25. Have an even stronger belief in [a] God, a Higher Power, a Supreme Being,
Infinite Source, Your Creator, Who wants what is best for you in living a stress-free,
productive and joy-filled life.
MANAGE YOUR TIME AND YOU MANAGE YOUR LIFE.
I hope that these hints may be helpful to you.
"Let your bright light shine on the world It's YOUR time to shine... to celebrate
all that's best and brightest in your life. Live, love and be happy" About
the Author:
Craig Lock
http://www.craiglockbooks.com
The various books that Craig "felt inspired to write" are available
at:
http://www.craiglock.com/books.html
and also http://www.bridgeniche.com
Uplifting, encouraging and empowering people through the power of words
and thought energy. Change YOUR world and you change THE world."
DeepCoveBC.com would like to thank the author for this article.
Please note that all opinions and facts expressed in
this article
are those of the author and not DeepCoveBC.com
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