Overwhelmed to Organized - 3 Time Management Techniques
Today, I want to talk about Time Management.
I know time management is a huge challenge for many of us, especially, for business owners. And I want to share three (3) unique Time Management techniques.
So, the three time management techniques I'll discuss are:
Okay, so what is Block Your Time?
Review your calendar and block any dates that you know you do not work. That can be your birthday, anniversary, any type of holidays that you take off every single year. So, go ahead, make your life easier and block all those dates for those times you do not work.
It can even be a graduation. If you know someone close to you is graduating this year, you can call and ask them, “Please let me know when the graduation date is confirmed.” This way, you can go ahead and block that on your calendar.
The second one is Wellness Time.
Wellness Time is a time that often is reoccurring. It's any time that you use to recharge yourself. Make sure that you set that time on a daily basis to recharge, to refuel, and you stick to it!
There is no room for negotiation.
Also, Wellness Time can include doctor visits. Let's say, every year you get your physical exam or you go to the dentist. Maybe you want to dedicate a month out of the year for those appointments. It can be May medical month and that's your month to go see your doctor for your physical exam, go see the dentist and get an eye exam.
Make sure that the days are included in your calendar on a reoccurring basis, or dedicate a particular month to make sure all those visits are out the way.
The third one and the last one.
Energy Alignment Time. What does that mean?
Some people are very energetic in the morning. Some people are night owls.
How do you align your task with your energy?
If you know that different tasks require your full energy, don't fool yourself and try to do all of it at a time that is not at your peak. At least, dedicate one task before noon.
If you know that in the morning you have full 100% energy, make sure that you dedicate those tasks that require your full attention in the morning.
Be very truthful with yourself. And make sure that those tasks are in alignment with your energy level and, this way, you don't feel obligated or you don't feel lack of motivation.
Energy Alignment Time, I don’t think, is even thought of or discussed, but everyone is different. Everyone has a different level of peak throughout the day — and we should be mindful of this in planning our schedules.
With Wellness,
Leslie M. Garcia