Tips to Free Time Management through Self Enrichment
July 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Professional Self Improvement
The concept of time has always been held in appreciation by those who understand its value. But not a lot of people have learned and skill of proper time allocations. There have been many books treating the subject of time management that has come out in the market and yet it has not led us to the understanding of proper time management.
While books may help us understand the secret behind time management, nothing beats plain common sense and self-discipline. Self enrichment more reliably helps us achieve our goals. Discipline is about knowing our priorities and acting in accordance with what we know. Self enrichment enhances our discipline which in turn helps us manage our free time more wisely. Below are some tips to guide us to better time management.
1. Make a list of the things the need to be done. The traditional method of properly managing time is making a list of what needs to be for the day to keep you focused on the things to do. It helps us avoid distractions and keeps us on track. You have to realize though that the list will lead you anywhere without discipline. Also, self enrichment skills tell us that a flexible lists works better as it allows you to act accordingly to developments, both expected and unexpected, that may arise.
2. Unlearn bad habits of time management. This is easier said than done. But it is important for one to reflect upon himself and his habits. Self enrichment is all about changing for the better. If you realize that you devote a significant amount of time in front of the television, then change is in order. Probably, you want to set a time for it, as well as time in pursuit of other more productive endeavors.
3. Prioritize things that need to be done. Not all activities you have in mind or even listed are of equal importance. It would be safe to state that doing the laundry is more important than watching a football game. The idea of finishing laundry before going to watch the game certainly has a better ring to it from many standpoints.
4. Learn to say NO. Many people have trouble refusing and so end up with more task than can be managed. When you prioritize, you know the more important tasks ahead and better acquainted with whether you have the capacity to accept more responsibility and be able to complete it.
5. Divide workload. You don’t have to do everything. Particularly when working with a team, people finish faster when they are placed with a task they can specialize.
6. Keep workplace organized. It is hard to look for stuffs when a place is a mess. Keeping your desk clean and orderly helps to improve efficiency and therefore leads to faster work accomplishment.
7. Set goals. Making achievable goals is essential in time management as it keeps people motivated.
All these things are part of the self enrichment that teaches us to take care of ourselves. We need to prioritize our responsibilities in order to take care of our needs. We need time to be spiritual, reflective and quiet. We need time to rest and regroup. If there is one thing that self enrichment can give us is the knowledge when to step back and sit quietly by the stream of life and be one with the universe. Effective time management is a means to that end.