If you have too many distractions while you work, the distractions will slow you down.  That's because when you're interrupted, it will take some time to get back into the task.  You'll have to figure out where you left off.

The solution is to eliminate as many distractions as possible when you're working.  For instance, if you have personal phone calls while you're working, tell them to call you when you're not working.  Let your voice mail answer your...

If you find yourself doing a lot of unnecessary overtime or bringing work home more often, then it’s about time you change this routine. There are better ways to manage your time and reduce your stress - ways that don’t involve drinking a lots of coffee and pulling all nighters worthy of the energizer bunny.

Since you’re already neck deep with work, I won’t waste your time with pages of time management theories. In fact, I’ve limited myself to 5...

There is always room for some improvement, but for that you have to accept the reality that you are not Mr. Perfect and there are chances of some improvement, in your behavior, attitude or thinking. Process of learning management skills is never ending task, some learn it through leadership books , keynotes other chooses to attend workshops and seminars and these ideas are quite beneficial for leaders and managers

If you want to be a successful manager, first and foremost...

Most of us don’t realize how we spend our invaluable time each day. We even don’t know how much time we take to finish our everyday rituals. But we glad to say that we don’t have a time to do something. Many of us get upset because of our lack of time; there is no need to worry if we know what the time management is all about. We should mind that everyone have the same 24 hours for one day; there is no change in that; then how we're not able to do the things that...

1. Don’t let your paperwork mount up. Tackle it little and often. Do your filing as you go, rather than spending hours once a month. Once you have a system in place, it’s easy to keep on top of it all. It takes five minutes to reconcile your bank statement and even less to file your electricity bill. Make sure you have direct debits set up so that you never miss a payment. If you want to be super efficient, do your banking online and tell your bank you want to go...

What is quality time?  In this article, the definition is open for you to determine.  Many people define it by what it is not.

These days, we are so burdened with tasks, projects, events, and meetings that we need electronic devices to keep track of it all.  Our brains are on overload.  Our life styles demand the ability to achieve more things in less time than our parents ever dreamed of.  However, we are paying a very high price for this speed.  The...

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~John Maxwell Many of us have explored our daily routines to some extent. We have played around and tried all kinds of ways of approaching our days and have found what works for us, or at least what we are comfortable with. However, not many explore beyond day-to-day planning. By additionally reviewing our lives from a weekly perspective, we can allow a greater level...

SCENARIO:You invited a business acquaintance to a special luncheon, one which required advance purchase of the $50 per plate ticket.  Your friend accepted the invitation enthusiastically.  On the day of the function, your friend sends an email message at 10:30 a.m. to tell you something came up and she won’t be able to make it to the lunch.

How can this person presume that you will see the message before the luncheon, let alone as quickly as...

Top 5 Time Saving Tips for Busy Families

1. Jot down the days of the week and any important events and things needed to prepare for them. Have a five minute conversation with other members of the household to make sure that you are all on the same page and time wasting confusion can be avoided.

2. Encourage everyone in your household to add to the grocery list that you keep posted. This lends itself to shopping at a moments notice when the opportunity is presented....

Gaining control with effective time management plays a vital role for you to be able to achieve the benefits of making use of your time ideally. When you are able to control your time, you are able to avoid possible waste of time.

You have to make it sure that, as part of your time management strategies, you are in control over situations you are undergoing; it is worth of yourself. How to do this,? Well, you need to determine the things that are more essential to you so that...