If you are new to working at home online, one of the hardest things you have to do will be to learn effective time management. Time is too precious to be wasted, so it is essential to remain focussed on the task you set out to do and complete that task before starting another. There will be numerous distractions all inviting you to wander off course and spend a little time in some completely unplanned activity. For anyone working at home, there will be distractions such as a ringing...

We all wish we had more time to do the things we enjoy. But the list of things to do seems to never end. Here are seven simple organizing techniques that can save you a few minutes every single day or week, and that's time you can spend doing absolutely anything you like.

1. Get a portable file box (which you can generally purchase for $10 or so) as well as a box of letter size hanging file folders. Create a separate file for monthly bills, bank statements, medical bills, a...

Time management exercises for home business owners are vital in getting the the most out of your business. While your skill in whatever area of expertise is certainly important, the importance of time management cannot be emphasised enough in helping you produce a profitable bottom line.

Many failed work-at-homers cite procrastination as one of their biggest hurdles and coupled with other factors such as fear and time wasting, their dream of earning an income from home...

A nice briefcase is essential for the executive or successful business person. Besides being extremely convenient, a quality briefcase or portfolio speaks highly of your organizational skills and gives an immediate first impression of class.

Choosing the right briefcase should be important to you. Things like style and name brand should be considered. Choose the best and most suitable style of briefcase for your needs. You won't go wrong with most of the top brands of men's or...

I have read a small number of books on overcoming procrastination - some have been very useful, and others not so. My favourite book so far has beenProcrastination Why You Do It, What To Do About Itby Jane B.Burka and Lenora M. Yuen.

This book is split into 2 parts:Understanding ProcrastinationandOvercoming Procrastination.

The first part of this book was a revelation for me, especially when considering that I have never taken the time to sit...

Some people may start with a "big vision" plan that incorporates all their major goals. Others may feel more comfortable and satisfied by targeting one key goal and starting to work toward it first. Whichever way you start, making a schedule and trying your best to stick to it is an effective way of getting there. How can you do this? Try time-boxing.

Time-boxing is a powerful scheduling method that can help you block out your days. Simply put, time-boxing is an...

You might have often wondered why you always end up cramming in the last minute before your final examination. Your choir group is having practice on Saturday and your classmates have a group study planned at the same time.

Time management is essential for leading a successful college career. College life, as commonly known, is full of various surprises- lots of projects and homework, endless examinations, surprise tests and various other things with respect to academics.

Time is very precious and one should always value it. In corporate world time is regarded as an asset. An employee who learns time management is always valued by the organization. He becomes more productive by following the technique of time management. He can achieve his aims quickly. He will be more satisfied and happy as compared to other employees. Employees in many organization are told to set their KRAs (Key Responsibility Areas) and they are given a specific time period to...

Organising yourself  can be a very overwhelming thought at first. Many
people who have desks, work areas or a head full of clutter might want to get organised but simply don’t know where to start. The first step for getting organised might seem daunting – but it doesn’t need to be. The secret to beating the feeling of being overwhelmed is to learn to break down seemingly unmanageable activities into smaller steps, then to tackle those steps one at a time. One...

Some people have told me privately that they would love to be more organised and in greater control of their time but they are worried about the negative side-effects. Side effects? What could possibly be wrong or negative about having more time and better personal and professional organisation?

Here are a few myths about time management I’d like to dispel just in case you were thinking about getting organised, but were worried there could be a downside.

Myth#1: If I...