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Selasa, 08 Januari 2008

[FOAB] Home Maven June tells us how to creat more time this summer

Organization experts estimate that every six minutes, most people waste
15 seconds. Over the course of a day, that's a whole hour you could have
spent outside with your family! Using my system to make the most of your time
schedule, you'll start to waste less time and really take advantage of the nice
summer weather.

Set A Goal

The first thing you need to ask yourself is "Am I living the life I want to
lead?" Use the answer to that question to decide how you want to live your
life. That will be your goal to keep in mind as you evaluate and change how you
organize your time.

I base all of my organization systems on four principles: Truth, Love,
Meaning and Purpose. You can hear all about it when you watch the TV show, but you
need to evaluate what fills up your schedule based on these principles.
* Truth—Be honest with yourself: Is this a good use of my time?
* Love—Do I care about and love the things that fill my schedule?
* Meaning—Is what I'm doing reflect who I want to be?
* Purpose—Am I using my time wisely, or wasting it?
Write It Down!

Create a task list that includes every task that you want to complete. This
can include everything from work tasks to tasks at home, to things you want
to do just for yourself.

The task list doesn't work, however, if you don't write it down. Creating a
list in your mind isn't enough. Then you have all of these little things
bouncing around in your head until it explodes. I call that method of time
management "crazy making." So write it down and then you don't have to spend the
energy remembering it.

A Helpful Planner

I recommend people try some sort of planner to keep track of all their
tasks. A paper-based or a computer-based planner work equally well; it depends on
the kind of person you are.
Most planners include a calendar, and this is where you really can take
control of your time. Take a look at your task list and then make appointments
with yourself. Set aside time to complete everything you want to do, including
taking care of the house and giving yourself time for yourself. Then, create
clear boundaries of your time for each task, when you start and when you'll
finish. Ask each of the four questions above about all of the items on your
calendar.

One thing I tell everyone who's starting to use a planner: don't get
frustrated. Try to make your schedule flexible to account for the inevitable
hiccups. Make Your Time Matter

What you'll find when you've organized your time is that all of a sudden
time has expanded. When you have clear boundaries, everything in your schedule
just seems to come together. That's because you'll do a better job finishing
your tasks. Unfinished business is clutter, and just like clutter in your
home, clutter on your task list keeps getting in your way.

Another positive outcome of the task list is that you can evaluate what
you're spending time on. If those activities aren't supporting and nurturing your
goal of the type of person you want to be, then let go of them!

That's another example of time expanding. When you're doing something you
truly love and not thinking about things you still have to do or you don't want
to do, time slows down and you can really be in the moment. Like spending
time outside this summer with your friends and family.

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