TOP 10 TIME TIPS

to hear It's Now or Never

1. WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS.
Use the SMART formula; make them Specific,
Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic and Time bound.

2. CREATE A MISSION STATEMENT for your life.
Like a large organization, your mission should state
what you stand for and where you want to be. It should
reflect your skills, values, habits and goals.

3. Every day, DIVIDE YOUR TASKS INTO A, B AND C PRIORITIES.
Start with an A, even if you can only accomplish a small part of it.

4. BLOCK OFF TIME for activities that are important.
Make an appointment with yourself, and don't let
anyone schedule anything for the time you've put aside.

5. HAVE THE COURAGE TO SAY NO.
Don't try to please others whenever
they make requests of you.

6. Always START MEETINGS ON TIME.
Don't punish those who show up on time
and reward those who are late.

7. Ask people who interrupt you if you can MEET THEM LATER.
Set a time when you can visit them in their office,
so you can leave when you're finished.

8. Avoid procrastination, COMPLETE UNPLEASANT TASKS FIRST.
You might find they turn out to be not so bad after all.

9. When leaving phone messages,
TELL OTHERS EXACTLY
WHY YOU'RE CALLING.
This will help them when they call you back,
and ultimately save time for both of you.

10. CREATE TIME FOR BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE. Set aside time
for family, fitness, social, educational and spiritual needs.

© Mark Ellwood