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Work smart | Time management tips
There never seems to be enough time to get everything done. While we can’t create more time, we can manage our
time better. In this section we look at time management skills and tips to help you do just that.
From developing
routines and making business process
improvements to overcoming
procrastination, there is sure to be a time management strategy that
will work for you. And it doesn’t always mean working longer hours, for Trish Weston, it meant cutting back her working hours
to a four hour
day!
Why are you procrastinating?
31 Jan 11Deborah KeepEveryone procrastinates now and then, but if it’s a real problem for you, there might be deeper reasons behind it. Here are some of the most common reasons for procrastinating. Read more
Comments: 13Managing your perceptions about time
24 Nov 10Deborah KeepTime is our most valuable commodity. We can’t do anything without it, and we don’t tend to do enough with it. But managing time is not always easy. Read more
Comments: 4Full time, yet flexible working hours
10 Aug 10Jayne TancredI’ve been trying my best to build some flexible working hours into my workday. Just a little, mind you. Read more
Comments: 33Prioritising tasks: Get your priorities right
28 Jul 10Zoe RouthHave you got a ‘To do’ list for prioritising tasks? Or maybe a few of them? One for work, one for home, one for projects, that pile of mail, all those emails? Read more
Comments: 10Five tips to beat procrastination
18 Apr 10Lucinda LionsIs procrastination stifling your creativity, causing you stress, or tethering all your wonderful dreams? Here are five tips to help you beat procrastination, once and for all. Read more
Comments: 7Prioritising: What's on your Let Go list?
04 Mar 10Ingrid LouiseWant more in your life? Whether you want more time, more money or more holidays, if you want to fit more in, you need to take something out by prioritising what is most important. Read more
Comments: 7The ultimate time management tool
19 Jan 10Linda AndersonIf I had a dollar for every time someone wanted my advice on time management I’d be a very rich woman. Now, finally, I’ve discovered the ultimate time management tool. Read more
Comments: 16The ‘To do’ list that works even better
17 Jan 10Megan HillsI’ve made some refinements to The ‘To Do’ list that worked, and now it’s even less intimidating, more workable and more fun! Want to know what I’ve changed? Read more
Comments: 13The ‘To Do’ list that worked
07 Jun 09Megan HillsMy previous article was on my time management plan that worked. I want to share exactly what it was that brought this baby home: a ‘To Do’ list that I could actually stomach. Read more
Comments: 8Procrastination tips: A little less conversation
05 May 09Sam LeaderProcrastination, like time management, is an old chestnut, isn’t it? But I’ve had a revelation in the procrastination tips department recently so please excuse me while I revisit this clichéd subject. Read more
Comments: 31The time management plan that worked
12 Apr 09Megan HillsYou’re going to question whether this time management plan works, because it is so outrageously simple. But often the simple things are the best. So if you want to give business chaos a swift and solid kick, read on. Read more
Comments: 10Removing obstacles to learning
27 Nov 08Mark MooreBy removing obstacles to learning, I have discovered many time saving benefits for both myself and my business and now you can too! Read more
Comments: 6Give me your Constant Partial Attention
16 Nov 08Andrew MayIf your standard response to the question “How was your day?” is “Busy, really busy!” it’s time to ask yourself: what did I actually achieve today? Read more
Comments: 7The law of forced efficiency
21 Sep 08Mark MooreHave you ever noticed how if you have a day to do something, you’ll drag it out to fill the entire day? Yet if you only have one hour to do it, you’ll find a way to get it done? This phenomena is known as Parkinson's Law - the 'Law of Forced Efficiency.' Read more
Comments: 14How to beat deadline stress
03 Aug 08Greg PritchardSome soloists thrive under pressure. Others find it threatening when client work is hanging over their head. If you panic over deadlines, try these tips to beat deadline stress. Read more
Comments: 3Effective time management: Prioritising time
24 Jun 08Peter CrockerWith so many different things seeking your time and attention, it is not always easy to determine the best way of prioritising time. Do you have effective time management skills? Read more
Comments: 17Finding more time
24 Jun 08Lissanne OliverIn the 2008 FS reader survey, 41% of you said wearing too many hats was your biggest business challenge, while 28% said they weren’t enough hours in the day. Here are some tips for finding more time in your day. Read more
Comments: 3Managing deadlines: Avoid deadline dangers
07 Apr 08Robert GerrishDeadlines can work for or against your solo business. How well you manage them depends on how well you manage client expectations. Here’s a way of managing deadlines to ensure your solo business avoids deadline dangers. Read more
Comments: 23Task management: Why I ditched the to do list
18 Feb 08Sam LeaderBefore becoming a mum, I was a prolific list writer and multi tasker. But now spare time is at a premium, these methods aren’t cutting the mustard. Here’s how I deal with task management now. Read more
Comments: 56Business accountability: Whipping time
10 Dec 07Peter CrockerWell, it’s past 10am on 11 December so the whip’s out! It’s time to see if the power of business accountability has worked for the 39 brave souls who set deadlines to achieve one important task before the end of the year. Read more
Comments: 20Business accountability: Set deadlines!
29 Oct 07Peter CrockerForget “New Year’s resolutions”. What about “This Year’s resolutions”? I’d like to suggest a short and simple exercise which will use the proven power of business accountability to help you set deadlines and achieve something extremely important. Read more
Comments: 40Time management strategies that work
14 Oct 07Peter MorganAlthough our world can seem cash rich and time poor, in reality we have more than enough time. By looking at my time management strategies and adjusting my clock to natural time, I have been able to reap many benefits. Read more
Comments: 8How do you stop procrastinating?
24 Sep 07Robert GerrishRecently I received an email from Michael, an internet specialist. In it, he described a problem he was having with that old chestnut, procrastination and wanted to know how to stop procrastinating. Read more
Comments: 23Work more efficiently: Five fast failings
13 Aug 07Robert GerrishRecently I've heard of a couple of instances where hurried behaviour very nearly resulted in the loss of a sale…and that can't be good. Here are some tips on how to work more efficiently. Read more
Comments: 5Speed reading: How to read those business books fast!
04 Jul 07Mark MooreI have been running speed reading workshops for several years now and in this article I’ll share with you what I consider to be the most effective approach to reading books, or any material, without actually having to 'speed read' it. Read more
Comments: 8Seven steps to overcoming procrastination
27 May 07Megan ToughProcrastination isn’t a long term strategy, but sometimes us soloists treat it as though it is! If you're constantly putting things off that need to be done, then read on for ways to overcome procrastination and get you off the avoidance treadmill. Read more
Comments: 8Part 2: Being accountable - Setting deadlines
23 Apr 07Peter CrockerIn a recent article I wrote about the importance of being accountable and setting deadlines for getting things done. Read more
Comments: 28Being accountable: Setting deadlines
02 Apr 07Peter CrockerWhy is the builder’s house half built? Why does the mechanic’s car need a service? Or in my case, why hasn’t the copywriter’s website been refreshed for… well, a long time. It's all about being accountable and setting deadlines. Read more
Comments: 53How to make the most of March: Be a good time manager
01 Mar 07Karen MorathI know I won’t be able to resist the obvious pun that the year is marching by, so there it is, out of the way early. But really. March. Already? I find March is a great time to do so many things, you need to be a good time manager to fit work in! Read more
Comments: 7How to stop procrastination
19 Feb 07Peter CrockerDo you have difficulty knowing how to stop procrastination? Procrastination is something that used to happen to me all the time, and it completely infuriated me… Read more
Comments: 28Flexible working hours: reflections on the four hour day
07 Nov 06Karen MorathTrish Weston's articles on the concept of flexible work hours and the four hour day has brought on the biggest mental shift I've had in ten years of soloism. Read more
Comments: 4Work attitudes: Four lessons learnt from my four hour day
05 Nov 06Trish WestonWhat seemed like a simple reduction in work hours turned into a valuable experience in understanding my work attitudes and how I work best. Read more
Comments: 13Work less: Why I changed to a four hour day
01 Oct 06Trish WestonMy four hour day started innocently enough. There was no revolutionary zeal nor aspirations to the loafer’s lifestyle. My idea to work less came simply from my desire to more fully enjoy my work. Read more
Comments: 7How one business process improvement saves me hours
14 Feb 06Megan ToughWe all have at least one business process that is consistently inconsistent. It’s the one where you just change this bit for one client, this bit for another. If you've ever over-customised, it could be time to systemise your processes. Read more
Comments: 6Time management skills: Asking the right questions
03 Jan 06John RaymondAs those with good time management skills will know, it's not about creating more time, but how we manage ourselves in the time we have. Therefore if you are looking for answers, it is worth investing some time in asking the right questions first. Read more
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