The Big Benefit of Time Management - Part 2
The Big Benefit of Time Management - Part 2
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To develop effective time management skill, begin with what motivates you. Don’t worry about mundane tasks or activities that increase productivity, but rather think about the things you love to do. Think about the things that drive you to try and earn more money so you have more money to spend on them. Then make those things your priority, schedule them first, and schedule other things around them.
There are many places on the internet you can download a daily planner template or a free printable daily planner. Don’t get too caught up in what tool to use. A legal pad or wall calendar is enough for now. The important thing is you get into the practice of planning your time and writing it down.
Let’s say the activity that brings you the most enjoyment is camping. First, decide how many days this year you want to spend camping. Then decide what times of year you want to use those days. Now that you have the number of days and the season, take a look at the calendar and begin planning which days specifically you want to spend camping. Block those days out on a calendar.
Now you must evaluate what you need to accomplish to be able to spend that time camping. If you’re going to be gone for a week, what must you do prior to being able to be gone for that week? Consider the “must do” items only, write them down, and then schedule the necessary time for those activities.
This is a simplified example, but you will notice how much more motivated you are to schedule other tasks when you first schedule your favorite activities. You are motivated because there is a reward of the Big Benefit of Time Management. Happiness!
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