Where to Find the Time?!

THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS YOU'LL EVER READ. EVER.

There’s an easy way you can enjoy better time management in your life: make it a habit.

Habits are WAY easier to create than they are to break, that's the reality.

Getting things done on time, being stress free....sounds impossible. BUT It can happen for you, it can happen for your friends, (it probably won't happen for your cat but, hey you can try)....

Anyways, here are the TIPS:

• Set your “Plan Time:” Choose a specific time each day for your planning activities. For example, you can devote 5 minutes over breakfast each morning and hold a 15-minute weekly review every Sunday afternoon. Setting a schedule keeps you accountable and makes planning a normal everyday life activity. 

• Commit for 1 month: Make a goal for yourself that says you will unfailingly stick to your planning system for one month. You’ll start feeling a sense of progress and accomplishment with each passing day. Be sure to write your goal date into your planner so you can celebrate your success. Then, commit to another month of planning. 

• Be realistic: Start at a planning level that feels manageable. For example, you might want to start simple and keep just a weekly schedule and to-do list. Don’t attempt a process that may overwhelm you. Once you get the ball rolling, you can add activities such as monthly goal setting and time tracking. 

• Carry it: Keep your planner with you at all times, and spend a few minutes reviewing your plans during downtime at work or at home. It’s especially important to keep your schedule and to-do list in front of you so it becomes a reliable presence in your day. 

• Share the love: Be proud. Tell those around you about your new planning system. Having public awareness will motivate you to continue your progress, and you’re bound to inspire others to join you in working toward better time management. REWARD YOURSELF, buy a venti Pumpkin Spice Latte, or go out to the movies with a pack of pals. 

• Don’t cheat: Planning is an act of personal integrity, so don’t allow yourself to skip a day. It will become far too easy to cheat again and again. Following through on your to-do list and daily calendar when things get hectic may be a challenge, but it will provide the greatest payoff toward making planning a habit. 

• Similarly, Don't Give Up: Say you do forget for a day, DON'T LET THAT BREAK YOU. Keep going! 

Start your time management habit  today. When planning becomes second nature you’ll adopt a more productive mindset, and you’ll live in a place of increased confidence and organization.

Also, celebrate your success with your ASMs!! We love to hear that our tips are working! :)