I saw an interesting post by nimmy78, who is one of the Citizen Blog bloggers. She found 20 tips on how to create more time from a Christian publication magazine. I thought the tips are very useful, especially for those who are living in the fast pace and competitive city.
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| A print screen of Citizen blog by The Star Online |
20 Ways to Create More Time
- Keep a daily to-do-list
- I do keep my daily or sometimes weekly to-do-list (it depends on my workload)
- Synchronise your calendar
- I don't think I have so many appointments to manage yet
- Write an "Action Plan"
- This is one of my tasks at work
- Generally schedule your most important tasks
- Set goals over which you have a large degree of control
- Acknowledge that you will not have time for everything
- Prioritisation is very important
- Keep a time log
- Schedule less
- Minimise interruptions
- I have temporary stopped using my MSN for quite some times
- Schedule the most challenging work for the time of day when you are most energetic and alert
- Do the most unpleasant task as soon as possible
- Allow time for the unexpected
- Use transition time
- I do have lots of transition time every fortnightly when I am waiting for my flight (AirAsia always delay for at least 30 minutes!!)
- Apply the 80/20 rule of thumb
- One of the McKinsey ways, which I learned during work assignments 2.5 years ago
- When you feel overwhelmed with work, write each task on an index card
- Periodically, take time off to 'recharge' your batteries
- Holidays!! Cameron Highlands will be my next trip! =)
- Think on paper
- Scribble/ brainstorm your thoughts on paper
- Don't be a perfectionist
- Work like a professional
- Be flexible
Source: Citizen Blog, The Star
Many of us find it difficult to manage our limited time. Very often we would wish to have more time in order to meet our project deadlines/ more free time for leisure/ relaxations, friends and family. However, if we successfully pick up some of the above 20 tips, we may be able to work more efficiently and effectively. Then, we will have more time for others! Let's start with keeping a daily to-do-list first. =)
Many of us find it difficult to manage our limited time. Very often we would wish to have more time in order to meet our project deadlines/ more free time for leisure/ relaxations, friends and family. However, if we successfully pick up some of the above 20 tips, we may be able to work more efficiently and effectively. Then, we will have more time for others! Let's start with keeping a daily to-do-list first. =)
2 comments:
Sorry for my bad english. Thank you so much for your good post. Your post helped me in my college assignment, If you can provide me more details please email me.
Hi, anonymous...Good luck in your assignment. :)
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