This week, I’m delighted to have a guest writer for the first time! Francis Wade is the author of the new book Bill’s Im-Perfect Time Management Adventure, a charming novel about one man’s search to solve the puzzle of time management. —————————————————- Perhaps the biggest discovery shared in my new book, Bill’s Im-Perfect Time Management Adventure, is the idea that while we can’t actually manage time, we do manage “time demands.”
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I am a fairly high-tech person, so people often express surprise when they come across one of my low-tech habits. The latest ribbing I received was about the nature of my Netflix subscription. “What, you still get Netflix DVDs? Why aren’t you streaming?”
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In many ways, I am very tech-savvy, but in other ways, I’m an old-fashioned girl. So when e-readers came out a few years ago, I was not the least bit interested. I love books. I love the look of them and the feel of them. I love bookstores and libraries. The idea of reading a book on a skinny, slick device did not appeal to me. But over time, I found that I was not reading that much, even though I…
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When there is a long time between my posts, it’s a sign that I have a lot going on in my life. Many of my clients beg me for help with time management, as they have a lot going on in their lives, too. What I teach them is that time management is about making choices. The key question when managing one’s time is: how should I be spending my time right now?
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Ah, the to-do list. Some people hate them, some people swear by them. As a Professional Organizer who teaches time management skills, I’ve seen my share of non-effective to-do lists. Here are some guidelines for creating and following a manageable to-do list.
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