TIME MANAGEMENT MIND-SET- #2

January 27, 2009 by JoAnn Corley
Filed under Time Management

It’s All about Execution…with as little stress as possible

In all the many time management seminars and how to get more organized workshops I’ve conducted over the years, one of the key points I’ve made is this… “I not a fan of being organized or using a time management principle just for the sake of it. If you have something that’s working for you, keep doing it! Additionally, look at the real reason or outcome you want on a deeper level.”

The ultimate goal of the use of these principles and how-tos is to operate in your life with as little stress as possible and to get things done when you need to. It’s just that simple.

For example: you my want to clean out your closet not necessarily for the sake of it, but because it will help you save time when you are getting dressed in the morning. The deeper result and benefit – a calmer morning!

You may want to use a certain time management tool because it matches the way you think – again reduced stress when trying to achieve an outcome.

So when I share a tip or principle it’s in the spirit of execution and execution is about getting things done when they need to get done with as little negative stress as possible.

Why is this an important distinction? I’ve seen, related to these topics, an almost enslavement or “end all” attitude that really is not useful. It’s where instead of the principle serving them, they serve the principle and ironically, that adds stress!

So, think of using a time management tip, organizational strategies, prioritizing techniques all in the spirit of getting the right things done at the right time with as little negative stress as possible. The result?…a happier, calmer, more competent you!

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