Monday, January 9, 2012

The Power of Planning Series - First of Five

There are several key pieces to becoming accomplished at planning.  Managing your time is the place to start.  Taking charge of your time is easier said than done.  Progress in this arena is what you’re after, not perfection.  It is vital for you to become well-acquainted with yourself and the real world you operate in so you can be realistic and objective when it comes to taking charge of your time. 

Some people, like an employer, pay for your time.   With others you may have responsibilities and commitments whether that is family or volunteerism.   Collectively these are called obligations. 

Where are you now?  Never having enough time?   Are you carrying guilt for what you’re not getting done?    Your conscience will trouble you if you have obligations, commitments or responsibilities that you can’t meet.  So clear up your conscience and take a hard look at your time and how you want to commit to spending it!

The best place to start is to treat time like a checking account.  Each day the hours you make available are deposited into your account and every minute is a withdrawal.  Unlike money you can’t get overdrawn but you can get over obligated.  Time like money can be invested, neglected or wasted.  

How would your life be better if you could improve your skills as a planner and manager of time?

Where are you now?  Never having enough time?   Are you carrying guilt for what you’re not getting done?   


Still learning,

Honey

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