Time Management
Let me explain the above infographic:
Distractions are the biggest time-wasters. Turning off your phone will limit them. It will–trust me. Besides, why is your phone nearby when you’re trying to work? Unless it’s part of your business. At least mute it, okay?
Goal-setting takes time. Writing a concise objective is a right pain in the a@#. It pays off, though. Taking time at the beginning to record the end product/look/feel will keep you on track.
Got goals? Great! Now, make a schedule or plan to meet them. If you don’t know what the end will look like, any path will take you there. That previous sentence is not an example of a great plan.
Stick to your goals. Follow your plan. See the second sentence in Number 3.
Breaking larger tasks into smaller chunks is a no-brainer. Of course, you’re going to break them down.
Where’s that phone? Still muted? Off? Out of reach? (But I need it. No, you don’t. Unless it’s part of the task.)
Help needed? Don’t say ‘No’ to offers of assistance. Be sure to give precise instructions about what you need. See Numbers 2 & 3.
Say ‘No’ to task-killing requests. Going for coffee is a task-killing request. Delegate that one! See Number 13.
Say ‘Yes’ if someone else offers to do the coffee run.
Mark off the tasks as they’re completed. Bullet lists work well. No better feeling than seeing that list shrink.
This is related to Number 10. Recap what you’ve achieved; scrap what you no longer need.
Phone?
Adapted from the Eisenhower Decision-Making Matrix–decide on the tasks, delegate where necessary, and delete deadwood. (Source: https://luxafor.com/the-eisenhower-matrix/)
