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Time management will help you get organized and save you time and money.
Managing your time will help you manage your life and decrease your stress.
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Plan, plan, and plan. Make a schedule two weeks ahead to
allow for forecasting.
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Do chores off peak. Chores like shopping and banking,
manicures or haircuts will save you time if you do them at off hours.
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Write things down. By writing things down, you can see what
you are thinking and make it easier to keep your word. Keep a pen and pad
available at all times for your creative thoughts.
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Program time for the unexpected. Allow for emergencies,
delays, and rescheduling.
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Be punctual. Give yourself more time than you think you need.
Get to appointments and show up on time.
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Learn to delegate responsibilities. Surround yourself with
good people who can take responsibility.
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Prioritize your tasks. Do only the most important and cross
off each item when it is complete.
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Clean out your drawers. Keep only what’s important. When in
doubt, throw it out.
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Cluster similar tasks. Do sales calls or errands around the
same area.
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Set time aside for callbacks when it’s convenient for you.
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Set a positive example. Be a role model and set a good
example for others by avoiding interrupting, being proactive, respecting others
time, being specific with requests and being on time.
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Make requests of others. Ask others for help in an assertive,
non- aggressive way. Attach rewards to tasks upon completion.
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Keep your word – no excuses.
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Your life will work to the degree you can count on people and
people can count on you.
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Determine your least and most productive time. Do your best
work when you have the most energy.
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Spend a rainy day organizing your closets so you can locate
items quickly.
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