Time Management = Life Management

A few years ago, this is the way I would start just about every day:
 
Alarm goes off at 5:45am but I’ve set my clock 5 minutes ahead to trick myself. The trick never works because I know this so I hit the “snooze button” knowing I have extra time. Finally getting up I have already started my day 15 minutes late. Rushing around swearing to never be late again I neglect to eat or drink anything and hurry to get into traffic. Now at work, flustered, behind the 8 ball and in no way ready to start my day. Throughout the day I arrive sometimes on time/ sometimes a few minutes late to meetings without a pen to take notes so I make a mental note to remember 12 different “to do’s”. I then get distracted by co workers off to get coffee and clients asking questions. Get back to my office and write down 6 things and can’t remember the rest. Its only 10am!
 
It’s no wonder I felt like I was in a rat race. I put myself there!
 
If this similar to your day then its time to take a look at how much self induced stress you put on yourself and how an unorganized approach to life is affecting the way your are perceived by peers and superiors. Take 2 minutes right now and take inventory of how many things you are holding in your head to remember for later in your day or week and write them down.
 
You just got a 2nd brain to help with time management and improve life management.
 
Well not literally another brain, but using simple resources to help keep “to do” lists and stick to goal dates is a great place to start. Get started!  Here’s my Top 10 list of ways to stay organized. You deserve a break. Overloading yourself with remembering mental notes that can easily be jotted down on paper or on your smart phone app will free you up to relax and concentrate on more important things. It takes a lot of discipline because it takes 66 days to form a consistent habit but if you get started today you will see a difference in just a few days.
 
What’s the bottom line? We all want more time. The way to do it isn’t by rushing and skipping details. Slow down, take the time to jot down a note or finish up small final items on projects. Your brain and body will thank you and watch your life change.
 
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