Your Money Matters

by Robert Tutsky

Time is one of those things we all must go through during a day. Problem is, there never seems to be enough of it. Can you save yourself time? No you can't. Time continues on and is eternal, once you have passed into the next millisecond the previous one is lost forever. As you can see we can't save time but we can ultimately harness it's power in our lives by how we manage the time that is given to us. By managing our time effectively we get more done and enjoy the time alloted to us. Some things to help manage time:

1. Write your thoughts down. At the beginning of a week schedule as best as you can what you wish to accomplish on a daily basis. Your entries don't have to be carved in stone, they can be altered or added to later. Trying your best to follow your schedule will make you feel good when you finish a project. You'll find more can be accomplished this way.

2. Don't get bogged down waiting. During a day you wait for a lot to happen. Use that waiting time to your advantage. Just turning on your computer you have to wait for it boot up, why not spend that time tiding up your work space? I'm sure you can find other ways to take advantage of waiting times.

3. Don't procrastinate. I know procrastination can be difficult to overcome but one step towards action will get you going to your end and if small steps are taken along the way it becomes easier to finish what needs to be done. Say to yourself, if I don't do it, it won't get done.

4. Pay attention what works for you. You may find yourself jumping from one thing to another, not finishing anything. If that's you, slow down and work on one project until it's finished before moving on to another.

5. Ignore trivial interruptions. You are in the middle of a project that needs to be done and the phone rings, let the answering machine work for you. Call back later at a more convenient time.

6. Don't try to control everything around you. Doing so you will soon find yourself burned out quickly. Work with what you know first then as time moves on, other things will fall into place naturally.

7. Use your computer as a tool. If you need to work at your computer for business check your email only twice a day. Mid morning and mid afternoon should be sufficient. Random surfing can waste time and realize that once you start surfing on the net it's hard to break in to what's really important. Try to only search for what you need during your working time.

8. Reward yourself. You find that you have accomplished what you set out to do for the week and you feel good about it. Take a day off and rejuvenate. You'll find more energy and a clear mindset next time you start again.

Remember, no one can actually save time, but using time wisely we find our lives fruitful and joyful.