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5 Key Actions that Maximize Time
By Cindy | September 20, 2007
To find time to workout, we must look at how we live. Time is needed for everything. Do you have that constantly growing To-Do List taunting you day in and day out? I do! Our health is essential for the smooth operations of everyday living. The number one excuse all people give for not working out is that they have no time. If we’re feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy, then all the things we’re frantically running around trying to complete in a day means more stress and unhappiness! Health suffers. Family suffers. By incorporating these five key actions, we can find more time to accomplish the things that “need” to be accomplished.
- Write a Must-Do List: I try to limit this list to 3 or 4 manageable items a day. Either the night before or in the morning, write down or mentally define what you can accomplish in the day.
- Keep the Big Picture Focused: I have a large calendar on the side of the refrigerator that holds all my mandatory commitments. By having a visual picture of the month, I am able to incorporate the “Must-Do” List into the larger picture.
- Use a Timer: The timer keeps me focused. I get sidetracked easily. If I don’t have a ticking timer in the background, I tend to begin and leave open 5 to 6 different tasks at once. When I commit to a task with a designated time limit, I maximize my time and accomplish my goals in a shorter time frame! I maximize time by focusing on one task at a time.
- Breakdown Priorities: Do you assign a priority level to individual tasks? Mentally, what is most important to you. When thinking about all the things that you are trying to stuff into your waking hours, look at what “needs” to be done verses what you “want” to get done.
- Exercise: The act of exercising maximizes our time by uplifting spirits, building confidence and energizing our body. Exercising also reduces stress so that we’re more productive throughout the day even when things go unexpectedly.
Increased accomplishments, free time, and focus on our well-being positively impact the whole family. Our family sees the results in our extra smiles. They notice the lightened load on our shoulders. By implementing these five actions, we develop a system to organize our day with less stress and more results.
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Topics: Time Management |
September 21st, 2007 at 7:34 am
I would move exercise to position 1 or 2, with priorities taking the other spot.
September 21st, 2007 at 12:12 pm
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