Time Management: Setting Specific Goals Works
As an individual in this hectic world, time management is necessary to keep you on track. For example, it is not uncommon to sit at the computer to tackle business only to find yourself drifting away to check out what is happening on the web.
You find getting coffee, talking to your co-workers, using the bathroom, or grabbing a snack a lot more fun. Then an hour passes you by and your tasks still aren't done. How do you keep from doing this and manage your time wisely? Try this:
48 Minutes: You Are On!
This is easy to set up. Take away all of your distractions. Turn off your phone, instant messenger, and any other chance for disruption. Now for the next 48 minutes work on that task.
In the next 12 minutes, you have a break, time to do what you need to do whether that be getting a cup of coffee or using the restroom. You can even surf the web, but only do so for the next 12 minutes. Once they are up, get back to the grind for another 48 minutes of focused, concentrated work.
Why do this? Practicing this method of time management allows you to really hone your mind's abilities for at least that amount of time.
In 48 minutes, you may be able to accomplish a project, tackle something new or plan a strategy. It does not matter what your project is, how you work or the type of work you do. By concentrating for that amount of time in one area, you will see results.
Get More Done
One of the best reasons to use this or other time management methods is that it allows you to put your best efforts forward during this brief period of time. By doing this, you actually can do much more in that amount of time than you would if you were trying to do two, three or more things in that time.
For example, perhaps you have a blog post you need to write, emails to answer and a business meeting to arrange. If you focus on just one of those areas first, complete it and then move on, you will likely get more done.
Likewise, if you spend a good deal of time trying to go back and forth with each of these projects at the same time, chances are good that at the end of the time slot, nothing has been fully completed.
In time management taking breaks are just as important as being well organized and on task. Keep these in mind and your time will be well used, and productive.
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Published March 13th, 2009
Filed in Motivational