How to save Time?

• Carry pocket work
• Guard against the power of Parkinson's Law (work expands to fill up all available time). Set time limits. You will use all available time
• Set priorities realistically
• Be aware of robbers of time:
  • Laziness
  • Side trackers
  • Procrastination
  • Daydreaming
• Have courage. Follow a schedule and leave friends behind
• Concentrate time and efforts
• Use the subconscious mind. Keep paper and pencil by your bed and jot down ideas before you have a chance to lose them
• Beat the sleepy feeling. Don't take naps. Do take walks
• Use precious time to think, when walking, jogging, etc
• Take breaks to keep from getting bored. You think and work better in sprints. Five-minute breaks are motivators. However, slow starters should have longer work periods. Review before taking a break
• Use a month at a glance calendar
• Obey the alarm clock. GET UP!
• Write notes to yourself so you know where to begin the next time, also as reminders of things that need to be done

Improve Time Management!

• Make and use to do lists everyday
• Set priorities. Categorize to do list tasks into high, medium and low priorities and focus on high priorities first
• Use an appointment calendar to keep track of all due dates, meetings and scheduled activities
• Divide large tasks into several smaller parts. Focus on a small task to complete one part at a time. This will make a big project feel more manageable
• Regularly ask yourself "What is the best use of my time right now?" Do that task
• Anticipate deadlines and foreseeable high stress periods and plan for extra hours.
• Schedule time for breaks. It can be hard to stay focused when you're tired or hungry. Get up and stretch or have a snack. Keep breaks.
• Make time to take care of yourself. Proper sleep, exercise and nutrition help you stay physically fit and mentally alert.
• Learn to say NO. Commit yourself only to those activities you have time for.
• Learn to say 'later'. Postpone phone calls, visits from friends, and other interruptions or distractions.

Resources:
ToDo Monday
ToDo Thursday
ToDo Wednesday
ToDo Tuesday
ToDo Friday
ToDo Saturday
ToDo Sunday