11.13.2007

Build Success Step By Step-Time Management

Sometimes, making the most of your business is simply a matter of getting organized. Try a new routine.

Professional coach, Casey Giovinco, says that it is important to assess your day each morning. Jot down a list of priorities, then, think about how long you would like to work on each task. Stay organized and don't try to take on too many tasks at once. Leave yourself some breathing time, and don't hesitate to take a break to refocus your energies on the next task.

Jean Chatzky, a motivational speaker, urges us to try the four D's of time management.


1. DELETE. Focus on what is necessary and delete the excess to make room for priorities.

2. DELAY. Give yourself permission to put things off another day. Don't procastinate, but, schedule another time that is more appropriate to complete the task.

3. DIMINISH. Is there an account that you feel you just have to close by the end of the day OR ELSE? If you find yourself getting more and more anxious as the day draws to a close, break the work down into smaller parts, complete what you can and save the rest for the next day. This way, you've lightened your workload, relieved some anxiety, and you can go on and close the deal later.

4. DELEGATE. You can't take on everything by yourself, so don't try to. Ask for help. And to be absolutely certain that you get what you need, be clear about what you want. Have the end goal in mind but visualize all of the little steps that it may take to get there so that you can receive a satisfactory result.

And remember, time is of the ESSENCE so don't let it go to waste!

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