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The Secret to Overcoming the Five Biggest Time Wasters of All
The time you waste will drain you of your energies and your
profits in this high-charged era of work and life. Here's
how to take fast action to overcome the five top ways we
waste our time.
TIME WASTER #1: CHECKING YOUR EMAIL FIRST
Why? Checking your e-mail the very first thing in the
morning takes you off track. The nature of those e-mails
also may serve to increase your anxiety and stress.
ACTION PLAN:
Check your e-mail an hour or more AFTER you start your day
to keep you on track. At that point, you'll be well into
your Action Items and can more easily prioritize those
emails into your day's plan.
TIME WASTER #2: KEEPING YOUR CELL PHONE ON 24/7
Why? The more often you answer your cell phone or check to
see who has called during your day, the more behind you
become at work.
ACTION PLAN:
Keep your cell phone off during the day, checking it only
at a scheduled time you control, to get back your working
plan. Ditto for the weekends, so that you can truly relax.
TIME WASTER #3: STAYING BUSY DOING, BUT NOT PLANNING
Why? Staying busy, but not devoting time to thinking and
planning, can leave you feeling disorganized and out of
control, and bring your stress levels to the boiling point.
ACTION PLAN:
Schedule at least 5-10 minutes each day to STOP, THINK,
PLAN and then EXECUTE. When you feel overwhelmed, ask
yourself, "What is the Best Use of My Time Right Now?"
Write it down and then stick with your written plan.
TIME WASTER #4: LEAVING NO TIME FOR EXERCISE
Why? Exercise provides oxygen to you brain to help you
think more clearly and more creatively. Leaving no time for
exercise drains your brainpower, as well as your energies.
ACTION PLAN:
Deep Breath. Exercise. Deep Breath. Stretch. Deep Breath.
Take a quick walk. Schedule time each day to exercise, and
leave your cell phone off to avoid interruptions.
TIME WASTER #5: WORKING AGAINST YOUR NATURAL ENERGY LEVEL
Why? If you're not taking advantage of your PEAK ENERGY
TIME, you are wasting time and energy.
ACTION PLAN:
If you're a morning person, then that's your peak energy
time. If it's afternoons, then afternoon's are your peak
energy time. Do those activities that require the most
concentration during whichever peak energy time is your
preference. That is when you feel most energized. Do
low-energy tasks at other times.
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