Time is a Unique Resource
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Time: A Unique Resource
Summary:
Time management isn't about cramming more tasks into your day or cutting out distractions?"it's about managing activities to achieve your goals. Discover how to effectively utilize your time in this article.
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Have you ever said, “I’d love to take a course, go on vacation, or develop a skill, but there just isn’t enough time”? This common excuse avoids responsibility. Let's explore why time is such a unique resource.
Time can't be saved, paused, or replaced, yet some people seem to get more done than others. These individuals don't have more time; they simply manage it by setting clear priorities and goals.
Everyone has:
- 24 hours in a day
- 168 hours in a week
- 8,736 hours in a year
- 613,200 hours in a lifetime (assuming a 70-year lifespan)
- 306,600 hours remaining (if you're currently 35)
Calculate your remaining time and compare your achievements so far with your future goals. Are you satisfied? How can you use your remaining time to reach your personal and professional goals?
Prioritize Properly
Managing time is about setting priorities and achieving what's most important to you. Align your goals with external factors, such as company goals, to enhance your success. If there's a mismatch, reconsider your objectives or possibly your workplace.
Aligning your inner values with your goals is equally crucial. Your objectives should reflect your personal values and reinforce your identity as a team member or leader.
Link Goals for Better Results
Achieving a goal is simpler when it connects with other goals. Sometimes, by working on one goal, you inadvertently progress on others. Collaborate with colleagues if your goals align to maximize mutual benefits.
Long-term Success: A Weekly Approach
Setting long-term goals is great, but remember to break them into intermediate, manageable weekly or monthly goals. Track these on a calendar alongside appointments and commitments to maintain balance.
Daily Planning Steps
1. Identify Fixed Commitments: Transfer non-negotiable tasks like meetings from your calendar into your daily plan.
2. Plan Daily Duties: Allocate time for calls, emails, and routine tasks without letting them consume your day.
3. Schedule Personal Focus Time: Allocate time for your priority tasks, turning future goals into present actions.
Tips for Effective Time Management
- Limit daily activities to ensure completion and avoid overcommitment.
- Spend 15 minutes each day planning.
- Prioritize your top task and dedicate quiet time to it.
- Space commitments wisely in your calendar to prevent overcrowding.
- Identify weekly key tasks that will yield significant results.
- Use a time management system to track goals, appointments, and contacts.
Final Thought
Ask yourself, “What one thing can I do today that, if done superbly, would yield positive results in my work or life?”
By Terence R. Traut, President of Entelechy, Inc. For more on customized training programs, contact Terence at 603-424-1237 or ttraut@unlockit.com, or visit [Entelechy's website](http://www.unlockit.com).
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