Every person has a phobia of certain things, be it of heights or speaking in front of people. While most people overcome their fears, some are crippled by it. This therefore prevents them from doing things that they would otherwise find enjoyable.
Meditation is one way for people trapped by their phobias to finally get out [...]
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Today we live in a fast-paced world. Things happen so quickly that more often that not, we do not have the chance to react to the things thrown at us. We somehow lose the ability to think things over in favor of lightning-quick decisions.
But it shouldn’t be so. Every one of us needs to slow [...]
When time is viewed as a non-renewable resource it often becomes easier to understand the importance of managing it wisely. As with any resource, there is a direct relationship between the supply of, and the demand for, that resource.
When there is an overabundance of time, it is more easily wasted. Likewise, when there is a [...]
Time boxing is a system of time management which breaks down a long and complex task into smaller pieces. Each piece of the task must be accomplished by a specific deadline. In time boxing deadlines are not flexible, but everything else in the project is.
In time boxing a large task is broken down into several [...]
One popular method of time management that has proven to be effective for many people is the posec method. Posec stands for “Prioritize by organizing, stream-line, economizing, and contributing.”
To prioritize means to put first things first. The Posec method is loosely based around Maslow’s theories regarding the “Heirarchy of Needs”. It gives the individual a [...]
Pareto was an economist who theorized that 80 percent of all problems result from 20 percent of all causes. This may seem like a complex theory which is too difficult to apply to such a thing as time management, but the Pareto 80-20 rule, as it has come to be termed, can be very beneficial [...]
One way that many people can increase their productivity, and thereby improve upon their overall time management skills is through learning to delegate responsibilities to others. Whether in personal or professional life “no man is an island unto himself.”
When time constraints and looming deadlines threaten, it is not the weak person, but the strong one, [...]
Time Management methods most often incorporate some element of the goal setting process, as a key ingredient for overall effective use of time. Whether in the personal or professional realm, goal setting is an important aspect in becoming a productive individual, who effectively manages time.
When speaking of “goals” this term will include any number of [...]
With the new year upon us, I’m starting a series on personal time management tips. Here is the first blog post on 3 simple tools for time management.
There are no hard and fast rules about what tools you must own, if you are going to embark on a mission to improve your time management skills. [...]
Making these everyday choices determines what we will learn and where we will go. Sure, we could simply ride the tide of life, bobbing along and cursing others for our shortcomings. Making these decisions, especially the tough ones, is what molds our spirit and feeds our soul. Although it’s
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