Time Management
One step at a time!

Time management is something that we do everyday without thinking too much about it.  Yet it's one of the things that people are always concerned about.  I'm sure you've heard the phrases, "where did the time go?" and "I wish I had more time".  Well I think with a few well placed ideas and techniques you can gain extra time with not too much effort.

So if you’re feeling stressed or you just want to avoid falling into time traps you're in the right place.  Pull up a computer, get comfy and have a read of the ideas here.

These tools, techniques and ideas can help you to de-clutter and focus on getting things done. Whether you're in business or you're just looking for some ideas to give you more playtime with your kids, there is something here for you.

So blow away the bluster, stop the hesitation and join me in getting time management under control.

I thought a good place to start the time management journey would be to put down some of the thoughts that are often lurking in peoples minds.  Things that people think but are often not very comfortable with saying out loud.

"Is It Just Me Or Is Everyone Time Poor?"

A lot of people feel they are time poor, well you're not on your own.

I’ve spent years leading departments with hundreds of people in them and although they don't talk openly about it, lots of them confide in me that they don't have enough time. You’re not alone and the good news is you can deal with that feeling effectively.

A good place to start is in the time management techniques section.  This is a general section with tips that can fit into most environments.  You should be able to find something that will give you a good start on your road to success.

"Why Is Everyone Partying While I hvae to Study?"

It just feels that way.  I’m sure with a bit of thought and perhaps a bit of reshuffling you can find more free time. Students are often given little or no guidance on how to manager their time effectively.  They are thrown in at the deep end and told to swim, it can be pretty traumatic.

Studying doesn't have to be a chore when it's well organized.  Try reading some of the time management for students section.

I've recently started to explain my S S M R method.  It's a great way to get and stay focused on building a solid study foundation.  Over the coming weeks I'll be adding lots of extra information on this including free forms and handouts to help you get the most from the system.

"Can This Work In My Business?"

Well I’ve worked for and with some of the biggest blue chip companies in the world, including British Airway, Nokia, Motorola and others, on the most diverse projects.

I’ve worked with small entrepreneurial companies. I’ve managed small teams, large teams, multinational teams and everything else you can imagine. I've successfully helped them all with their time management issues.

That's why I'm confident that the techniques here can help you.  I've seen them work in practise.  All it needs is a bit of perseverance and consistency.

These techniques have been used from snow topped mountains to computer filled software development labs. The techniques are in use today and proving robust and successful. So if you want to hear about what works at work - take a look at time management in the workplace.

"Is There a Theory For This?"

Yes!  Lots.  I love theory and learning, finding out where stuff comes from but I do know it’s not for everyone.

Lots of people tell me that they just want the answers and don't want to study for them and that's fine by me.  But if you do love theory I provide some in the importance of time management section.

Even if you just peek and decide it’s not for you I think it's worth a look. Some of the theories, especially the Abraham Maslow theory can really help to put life into perspective.

"Can I really Get More Time?"

Yes. Remember time management is simply about getting things under control. I know this makes it sound too simple. It is a hard fought battle.  You will need to persevere and commit to making changes if you want to succeed.  But if you do then you'll reap the rewards and reap them quickly.

In today's world we're constantly pushed and pulled. There is enormous pressure at work and at home to get things done and not just one thing but lots of things. Getting your time management right is hard and can be very stressful.

Well, whilst you're here at least, relax. This site has answers that we can work through together. Don't try to do everything at once. Don’t try to read through all the material or memorise the techniques. It takes a while to get time under control. Remember it's taken me over 15 years to get here so you won't master it all in a day.

Instead chill out and have a scan around. Find bits to dip into and read through. When you find something you like read it in a bit more depth. Let it sink in and then come back to it later, perhaps tomorrow, perhaps next week. If you take your time you'll have fun and won't make the mistakes I did.

Time has a nasty habit of making you feel you need to do it all now. You don’t. You are in control not time. You decide what to do and when, not time. If you go through the site and work on the techniques you will gain time back. After a while you’ll find that you have more time to work on more time saving time management techniques.