I am often asked
about time management techniques. People often tell me that
they don't have time for themselves, in fact they just don't
have time. I am often asked how do I get more time for myself?
The answer is simple.
First and foremost, there
is no such thing as you having less time than anyone else.
We are all allocated the same number of minutes in a day.
It's a question of what is most important to you. I hear people
say "I haven't got time to do ..." That's an incorrect
statement. You do have time. The fact is that you have placed
another task higher in order of importance.
Here are some things you can
do to free up your available time.
1. Priority.
Give priority to what's important. Decide what's important
and what's not. Do that which is important first. When you
have finished then you can start on the unimportant tasks.
2. Say NO.
When people ask you to do something say NO. You can't do everything.
For some people it's very hard to say "NO" to other
people. You might feel obligated to do something or you might
be unable to say no. You need to examine why you do this and
what is your 'true' motivator.
3. Delegate.
If you are able to delegate something, do so. Delegation will
free up an enormous amount of time. This includes paying someone
to do something. Ie: If you pay someone to mow the lawn you
get more time to spend with your family on the weekend. If
you run a business this is especially important otherwise
you will not be able to grow.
4. Handle Things Once
Only. If you pick something up and start to think
about it - finish the job now. Don't put it down just to pick
it up again later. An example is tidying up. If you pick something
up, put it away in its proper place NOT on the table out of
harms way where it needs to be handled again later. Doubling
up wastes time.
5. Make Yourself A
Priority. This is the big one when it comes to time
management techniques. I can't give you a short answer here.
If you are constantly putting others ahead of yourself. If
you find yourself doing tasks for others ahead of your own,
you need to examine your belief systems and your self esteem.
This is no easy task and I write extensively about it in the
Key To Life Manual.
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Aymen Fares is an International Life Coach with clients all over the world.
He is based in Melbourne Australia.
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