Make the most of your time
It is always amazing to me how fast time passes. We think ahead and say something is months away and then in the blink of an eye it is here and gone. So, I wonder how are you spending your time? Are you making the most of the time you have? Do you accomplish what you set out to do in a timely fashion?
There are ways to help improve on your time management. First, schedule everything in your day and as much as possible, stick to your schedule. Even menial tasks like opening the mail, taking a break and returning telephone calls should be scheduled into your day. Schedule time for the unexpected as well. That way, when something you were not planning on happens, you not only are prepared, but you have time to take care of it.
It is also important to organize your space. Your desk should be clear of clutter. Get rid of the “I know where everything is” pile. Use file folders to organize. Consider your desk prime real estate. What do you want and need in your space. Find the perfect location for your telephone and keep it in the same place all the time. The same thing should hold true for your paper clips, pens, note paper and stapler. Have a particular place for it and always keep it in its place.
Being organized on space and time will help you accomplish what you need to do when you need to do it. Now when you look back, you can feel like you made the most of your time.
