Seldom does a week pass where I am not asked how I find the time to effectively manage a schedule which appears to have no definitive end. My response is always the same: I don’t find the time – I make the time. We are consistently pulled in many different directions between work, family, faith, volunteering, etc. Often it appears that simply enough time doesn’t exist to complete all open tasks. The harsh reality is that enough time does not exist to complete everything. What does exist, however, is the time to complete those tasks which are most important.
While all time management questions will not be answered here, a few ideas exist which will help you get started on the path to better time management. Over the course of the next week, these ideas will be described in greater detail but will be introduced now. This four-part series will include:
- First Things First: Schedule family related events first, then the rest.
- Get Organized: Create two lists, one of which will be much more important.
- Know When You Work Best: Perform your most important work optimally.
- Delegation is Key: It’s an uphill battle without it.
The main goal of this series is to show that enough time to effectively manage your tasks and complete those of greatest importance does exist. While individually simple, the four ideas combined together are empowering and will result in feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment.
Please return throughout the week as the ideas mentioned above are discussed in greater detail.
