Where's all my time go?
There's only one thing we can't replenish - time. Once it's gone - it's gone forever. Value it. Use it sparingly and wisely.
Most of us feel that if we only had more ti
me in our day we would be much more productive. But how many of us are conscious of how much time we consistently fritter away?
Conduct your own personal inventory - how much time do you spend on: day-dreaming, TV, the internet, computer games, looking at junk mail, idle chatter, gossip, etc.
Here are some easy ways to take advantage of the limited time in your day:
At work (or in civic organizations):
- Meetings: avoid them or keep them short and "on point"
- Email, memos, etc.: scan quickly to find vital info
rmation
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Keep your phone conversations short and to the point
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Stay away from the water cooler
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Delegate whenever possible
At home:
- Be mindful of how much time you need to spend "unwinding." We all need to an hour or two before bed - but do you really need 3 or 4 hours?
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Errands - consolidate as many as possible
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The phone - save time and energy: screen your calls!
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Delegate - if you can afford it. If you work for yourself, time is money. If you can pay someone $50 for a task while you make $100 - it's a good trade.
Bottom line: There's only one thing we can't replenish - time. Once it's gone - it's gone forever. Value it. Use it sparingly and wisely.
