Forget About Saving Time
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Forget About Saving Time
Summary:
Time cannot be saved; it can only be managed. Every minute is precious and nonrenewable, so how you use it is key.
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Time is the great equalizer. No one can bank unused hours; everyone gets the same amount each day. Since each minute is nonrenewable, what truly matters is how you choose to spend your time right now.
Consider two colleagues who began their careers in the same department simultaneously:
Meet John
- He consistently submits work at the last minute.
- He takes days to reply to messages.
- His workspace is cluttered with papers.
- He frequently stays late at work.
- He hasn't had dinner with his family in over a month.
- He feels overwhelmed by his workload.
- His weekends are spent watching TV since he’s too tired for anything else.
- He’s frustrated about not being promoted to a role with more responsibility.
Meet Tom
- He consistently meets deadlines.
- He keeps his desk organized and clear.
- He holds board positions in three community groups.
- He coaches his son's baseball team.
- He takes his full vacation time each year.
- He has been promoted multiple times within the company.
The Truth: Time Management is Key
Changing your time habits starts with understanding your priorities. Without a plan, it's easy to get caught up in urgent tasks, constantly reacting to demands and emergencies. By proactively managing your time, you can reduce the chaos and focus on what truly matters.
If you find yourself behaving like John but aspire to live more like Tom, begin by identifying both your long-term and short-term priorities. Activities should align with these priorities to ensure that important tasks are completed first.
Develop daily systems to handle incoming tasks efficiently. The saying "Handle a piece of paper only once" may not be practical, but its essence holds truth. Make a decision on every new item immediately using the RAFT method: READ, ACT, FILE, TOSS. Each task should fit into one of these categories, with the ACT category often being the most challenging.
When deciding where to categorize an action item, ask yourself:
1. What is my next step?
2. When will I realistically accomplish this?
With well-defined priorities and structured daily actions, you can concentrate on one task at a time. By doing so, you’ll be in control of your time rather than letting others dictate it.
For more strategies to manage work overload, check out Denise Landers' book, Destination: Organization.
© 2006, Key Organization Systems, Inc., All Rights Reserved
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