I remember embracing the 9 to 5 work life with soaring ambitions and an iron-clad resolve to prove myself as a committed professional. While commitment was an inherent quality thqat did not require much effort so genuinely believed, efficient time management was an art that came with time. Six years after successfully earning the certified seal of approval from my employers in timemanagement, I would like to share some key learnings with all newbies hoping to start the year 2011 with a leap into the corporate world.
Priorities:
Learn to differentiate between work that is priority and work that can wait. Focus first on work that is pressing and tackle it head-on. For work that is not urgently required but is pending nonetheless, give yourself deadlines and stick to them.
Do not procrastinate:
The more tiem you have, the more time you will waste. As clichéd as it may sound, do not put off work that you can do today for tomorrow. You never know what new tasks will come your way the next day so make your life easier by doing the maximum you can do each day.
Get a head start:
Learn to respect time. It is one thing to stroll in late for a meting one day, but make a practice out of it and you will lose all respect no matter how good you are at what you do. So try to get a head start each day. Remember, staying ahead of time is the onloy way you can stay ahead of the game.
Get rid of the clutter:
Sometimes the smallest tasks can take the most time. Unclutter your mind by using the early hours of lthe day to get rid of the small things that are pending to allow yourself to focus on the bigger picture.
Ensure clarityof vision:
Before you step in for work, have a clear vision for each day. Remember time is money so work out what you need to achieve each day. The clearer you are, the more you will achieve.
Priorities:
Learn to differentiate between work that is priority and work that can wait. Focus first on work that is pressing and tackle it head-on. For work that is not urgently required but is pending nonetheless, give yourself deadlines and stick to them.
Do not procrastinate:
The more tiem you have, the more time you will waste. As clichéd as it may sound, do not put off work that you can do today for tomorrow. You never know what new tasks will come your way the next day so make your life easier by doing the maximum you can do each day.
Get a head start:
Learn to respect time. It is one thing to stroll in late for a meting one day, but make a practice out of it and you will lose all respect no matter how good you are at what you do. So try to get a head start each day. Remember, staying ahead of time is the onloy way you can stay ahead of the game.
Get rid of the clutter:
Sometimes the smallest tasks can take the most time. Unclutter your mind by using the early hours of lthe day to get rid of the small things that are pending to allow yourself to focus on the bigger picture.
Ensure clarityof vision:
Before you step in for work, have a clear vision for each day. Remember time is money so work out what you need to achieve each day. The clearer you are, the more you will achieve.
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