We all only have so many hours in the day to do everything we want to do. Have you ever said, “Where did the day go, I didn’t get anything done”? Here are 8 tips on how to get more done in a day and maybe you can push that snooze button one more time.

1. When you can, multi-task to save time. For instance, put in a batch of wash while you cook breakfast or read to a child. Have a cake baking in the oven while you write a letter. When multi-tasking do things that...

Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However,  80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although  the ratio '80:20' is only arbitrary, it is used to put emphasis on how much is lost or how much can be gained with time management.

Some people view...

Busy work can be regarded as any task or assignment we engaged in that consumes our time but in the end shows little for our effort. The net result is a decrease in our personal or business productivity. Now if procrastination is your thing, great, but if you have goals and objectives you're serious about listen up.

Your first priority when you set goals is to insure your efforts are efficient and effective. Becoming engaged in time consuming meaningless tasks that don't...

<p><i>Think an online calendar can help simplify your life? You're right! But besides the usual uses for a calendar, online calendars provide many other options that you may not have thought of. </i></p>

<p>Who among us doesn't rely on a <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" " target="_blank">calendar </a> to keep track of...

<p><i> Mornings. Most of us don't like 'em, but they're a fact of life. So how do you make the morning game of 'beat the clock' more bearable? Try these tips.</i></p>

<p>A few weeks ago as  I was looking for missing shoes, trying to convince my daughter that  she would not die if she had to eat a piece of toast instead of  pancakes, looking for my keys (which were in my hand the whole time)  and generally rushing around trying...

Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.--Alan Lakein

Are you a person who finds it difficult to stay focused and to stay on task? Are you regularly late for important events or do you turn in projects or homework after the deadline? If you do, you may need to improve your time management skill. The good news is that there are a number of tips that can help you do so. A few of these tips are outlined below...

You’ve probably heard about how to make the most of your time through proper time management your entire professional career.  I ran head first into a project the other day that suddenly made me realize that appropriate time management techniques didn’t just help me get through my busy day – but it also helped others.  If I could effectively answer requests on time or ahead of schedule, those requesting the information would also be able to better handle...

Do you have to deal with people who just love to waste your time? They will creep up on you and talk nonstop for hours on a trivial subject, or maybe they just want to gossip.

I used to get a lot of these, until I said enough is enough, and I actually went and got a sign made which I hung over my cubicle. Want to know what it said? It was quite simple. All it said was "If you have nothing to do, Please don't do it here". Alas, that became a talking point too, and I...

Many people suffer from the habit of procrastination, even highly motivated individuals fall into the trap of postponing their important tasks that has to be done. Watching the exciting movie on DVD or reading that interesting new book always sounds much better and easier than getting started on the new project or task!

Often, the main reason why people put off doing things is that they find the task too daunting, difficult, complicated, painful or that they are just plain...

VISIONS THAT REPEAT

By: Dr. Donald E. Wetmore

You spend a lot of time reliving memories from the past. Some memories are positive and uplifting and give our days a bounce, enhancing our productivity and results. Other memories are not so bright and bum us out, draining our spirits and motivation and productivity.

Memories are stored in your head after a long journey that begins with a single vision. Visions are the pictures you see in your mind. You can...