Tag: TimeManagement

DayLight Savings

As someone who isn’t fond of continually adjusting our clocks twice a year, I often question the value of Daylight Savings Time. While it serves as a valuable reminder to check and change those fire alarm batteries, disrupting our sleep cycles can be a real challenge. Quality sleep is essential for maintaining good health, and interruptions can hinder our well-being.

There’s a silver lining when we roll the clocks back one hour. For me, it’s not about gaining an extra hour of sleep; it’s about the opportunity to seize that time and accomplish more. Whether spending time on a personal project or indulging in a favorite hobby, that hour can make a significant difference in our day.

If you were gifted an extra hour tomorrow, how would you choose to spend it?

#DaylightSavings #TimeManagement #JustBeBetter #StayHealthyStayStrong #IOwnTheMorning

Front Loading

One of the habits I am continually working on is “Front Loading,” which is the idea that one gets as many things done as possible initially. It is based on the premise I would rather be proactive than reactive. I like it because it allows me to better handle the challenges that confront me each week. It is an excellent accompaniment to being prepared and staying organized, two of my favorite strategies for achieving success.

I make my schedule weekly for each Sunday night. I have a checklist that tracks how many tasks I have completed, how many I have left to do, and my weekly completion percentage. I will be super productive and frontload my tasks on Monday if I am on point. If I do not frontload on Monday, I will have no chance to complete my tasks for the week because no matter how well I plan, “Life happens!” There will be things that I am unprepared (not on my schedule to complete) for that demand my attention over my checklist.

Frontloading will lead to success in so many areas of your life.

Give it a try and let me know.

#Just Be Better

#Stay Healthy, Stay Strong

 The point

I hate meetings that have no point. There are too many people who, by holding a meeting, are powerful. It is true that when someone calls a meeting that I am compelled to attend, the person has power over my time. However, I will only give them the power to use my time effectively. 

Meetings should be on-point and concise. The leaders should encourage discussion and debate but be focused enough to keep the discussions on point. I’ve seen too many meetings devolve because the leader is either reluctant to or fails to recognize this issue. It takes a creative participant to redirect the conversation.

Do not waste other people’s time. Come to a meeting prepared and ready to work. Expect your colleagues to do the same.

Just Be Better

Stay Healthy, Stay Strong.