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Extra Time (Maintain Focus (Now we have a realistic idea of what we need…
Extra Time
Maintain Focus
Now we have a realistic idea of what we need to do, how can we maintain focus so that we can get it all done?
Because we have limited hours in the day, we must not only make intelligent choices about how to use them, but also ensure that we have the energy available to invest in our highest priorities
Hands up if you function better in the morning? Or evening? This is important to be aware of as it can help us to understand our best times for concentration.
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Activity - Go back to First Things First exercise and plan out when do do certain tasks based on their energy levels
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How do I get extra time?
We need to totally rethink our views on time management. Instead of how much or little time we spend on something, we need to consider whether we bring sufficient energy to the matter so as to carry it out effectively and efficiently
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We already of a plethora of modern and traditonal ways to manage our time - but imagine these scenarios...
Paradigm shift - it's not extra time we need, it's energy
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First Things First
Let's put these tips into practice to get an accurate picture of how much we are trying to achieve in a given timeframe. And if the volume exceeds the time available, what action can we take to diminish the load!
We have all been in situations where we have a million things to do and not enough time to do them. Next time that happens remember this tool - as it can help put you back in control.
When you feel like things are building up, it's a good idea to focus instead on the next 24 hours ahead - any more and the work to do can seem overwhelming
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Estimating our time
Before we figure out the most energy efficient way to approach our tasks, we need a clear picture of what we have on at the moment. This starts with estimations as to how long things take.
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