07-09-2006, 08:47 AM
These are some basic time management tips that Matthew sent to me via feedback form:
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Most people know the urgent verses important
matrix and ranking items into A-D categories etc. What is also very
effective is how these items are ordered. A huge percentage of time is
wasted switching between tasks e.g. from phone to net to paper. By
grouping similar tasks a hugh saving in time is achieved. I usually
plan all my phone calls for 8-9am, emails and computer stuff 9-12pm,
meetings 1-3pm, errands & outings 3-4:30pm and next days planning
4:30-5pm. On Saturdays I also find it helps to stand back and have a
fresh look at the coming week, eliminating and grouping tasks. In
production huge efficencies are achieved by making similar items in
lots. The same applies to time management. Just another way that seems
to work for me. Look forward to what you add next to your site.
matrix and ranking items into A-D categories etc. What is also very
effective is how these items are ordered. A huge percentage of time is
wasted switching between tasks e.g. from phone to net to paper. By
grouping similar tasks a hugh saving in time is achieved. I usually
plan all my phone calls for 8-9am, emails and computer stuff 9-12pm,
meetings 1-3pm, errands & outings 3-4:30pm and next days planning
4:30-5pm. On Saturdays I also find it helps to stand back and have a
fresh look at the coming week, eliminating and grouping tasks. In
production huge efficencies are achieved by making similar items in
lots. The same applies to time management. Just another way that seems
to work for me. Look forward to what you add next to your site.
I know time management is not what is going to save most procrastinators, but still for others these might be helpful, so if you have more, you can share in this thread.