Do you remember when you were a kid, and how the summer days seemed to last forever?
Now that you are all grown up, there just aren’t
 enough hours in the day to get things accomplished to your satisfaction.

If you are struggling to fit everything in, then perhaps
improving your time management skills can help solve the problem
of not enough time. Here are some helpful suggestions that have
assisted me in making my days operate more smoothly.

*Start each day with a plan. List the tasks you would like to
get done, and prioritize them. Making this list the night before
will seem to give you a clearer picture of what you should do.

*Be sure to block out time for appointments and family time. It
is very important to balance between family and work. This is an
area that is really hit hard, if not allowed a reasonable amount
of recreation time.

*Divide large projects into smaller more manageable steps. Doing
so not only will make finishing easier but also makes starting
feel less overwhelming. This will create more excitement in
following through with the project.

*Once you get going don’t interrupt your day to answer the
telephone or by checking email unless you are expecting an
important message. Keep the flow going by sticking to the
schedule.

*Designate a specific time for checking messages and replying to
those that need to be addressed immediately. The others can go
on your to do list.

*Determine what time of day your energy level is at its highest,
and schedule important or difficult tasks for this time. This is
when your mind is at its freshest. For most people the
mid-mornings seems to be the most common time of freshness.

*Carry the simple things that can be done on your down time such
as when you are waiting for an appointment or a meeting to get
started. Maybe even if you are traveling as a passenger or
seated on a subway or some sort public transportation.

*Take advantage of outsourcing training of your team by using a
well respected skills and training team such as Mentoring For
Free or any other experienced teleseminars.

This will free you up in having to train each person
individually, plus give you time to work on other important
matters.