Looking for Organization and Time Management Tips
Hi All,
I have an ongoing problem that unfortunately causes met a tremendous amount of grief and stress. I have a whole lot of tasks and learning to do before I make any progress and I can't seem to set priorities because all of it is important.
Someone wrote a blog about this several days ago and it really made me want to organize my business stuff and create files, etc. So, I thought that maybe people wouldn’t mind helping me out by suggesting some of the tips and tricks you have found to be really useful in keeping your business organized so you can always stay on top of things.
Some of my problems are related to time (mis)management, and some related to lack of organizational skills. If you can offer any advice in either of these areas I would be very appreciative!
Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Barbara
- http://davidseah.com/node/the-emergent-task-planner/
- http://www.marinaratimer.com/
Check whether the matter you are turning your attention to is urgent or important, or maybe both. Urgent matters are usually visible; they press on you. They are calling for action, the phone ring you need to attend to it. You should wonder if the matter is urgent to you, or to other people. And if it is urgent to other people, do you want to put time and effort into it?
Important matters are directed to your goals and values. Goals and values are less visible and hence less pressing. That is why you need more proactivity to get closer to your goals. It is about preparation and being prepared. It is about looking for opportunity instead of solving problems.
It usually helps me when I am too overwhelmed.
problem as you.
There are so many things that need doing that it is hard to prioritise.
I find that I have several top priorities that I aim to get done but sometimes opportunity enables me to get something else done that I need to do.
I think it is good to have a to do list and a priority list. But I also think it is good to be open to the opportunities that present themselves.
Altogether it is progress.
Marty