Friday, September 24, 2010

How To Gain More Time

The one thing people do not have in excess is time. They wish they could extend it, so they get more done. This appears like a limitation to getting things gone. Do you know you can carry out your daily task and still have time for other things not in your schedule?  It depends on how you approach each day.

Spend time in planning.
Using time to think and plan is a time well-spent. Planning is a process that continues until you complete a task. The first step is to analyze how you actually spend your time so you can determine what changes you have to make. Organize in a way that makes sense to you and stick to it no matter the hitch you may experience on the way.

Have a StrategyThe strategy you implore matters a lot in carrying out a task. Each task will pose different challenges.  So you do not approach them in the manner. Your plan should be such that allows you to adopt of modify your strategy if the need arises.

Prioritize Your ActivitiesSo many things around you demand your time, but not all do worth it. If you see your time as precious then you will not waste it on just anything. Give attention to those things in your "To Do List". Ascertain the things that need to be accomplished first so that you can do them accordingly. The activities that do not fall in are not important as far as your time is concerned.  Focus on activities most important to the achievement of your highest goals and on other activities afterward.

Take Assessment of Your ActivitiesIt is a good idea to evaluate regularly how you are spending your time doing activities. Take time out, may be every 3hours to keep track of your activities. It will help you know what you have done, what is left to be done, the time you have spent, and what is left. You will be able to know your time rate of doing things.

Continuously improve yourself
 A river that is stagnant will stink. So also is the person who remains the same. Make time in your schedule to learn new things and develop your natural talents and abilities.  For example, you could take a class, attend a training program, or read a book. Continuously improving your knowledge and skills increases your marketability, can help boost your career.

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