Life-Time Saver Tips
Do your days constantly feel busy? Are you always running from one thing to another? It’s probably no surprise, but as we get older, the busier we become. While having a life and responsibilities can be a great thing, it can also wreak havoc on your body, mind and soul if you’re not careful. If you are looking for simple ways to help you save time and your sanity, keep reading!
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Now that your personal safety concerns are taken care of with Life Alert, Entreprenuer.com[1] provides some tips to help you find extra time for that someone special in your life…You! Now, what will you do with all your extra time?
1. Schedule “You” time. Set aside a block of time to get your personal stuff out of the way. Things such as paying bills and attending to personal emails can take away from your work.
2. Disconnect when you need 100 percent focus. Preparing for an important meeting or a pitch? Turn off your mobile phone, close your email and route your office calls to voicemail. You will be more productive without the distractions.
3. Maintain a “to-do” list. Keep an accurate list and cross tasks off as you complete them. Create your list at the end of each day for the next day -- this allows you to attack the tasks as soon as your start your day.
4. Don’t be scared of technology. Embrace technology. I’ve seen people at their desk waiting on hold, holding the phone to their ear. Throw a Bluetooth headset into the situation and you can answer emails or attack your to-do list while you wait.
5. Say no. You may hate to disappoint people, but for your own productivity, learn how to say "no" to people. It isn’t always the greatest feeling, but it is impossible to appease everyone. If you said "yes" to everyone and every request you would have no time to do what you need to accomplish.
6. Be ultra responsive. We all have iPhones and smartphones, so use them. If you are out of the office and receive an email that you can easily address on the spot, do so! If you can reply while out of the office it eliminates wasted time when you get back.
7. Eliminate negative energy. Nothing can drain your energy or ruin your day faster than individuals with negative energy. Dating someone who is negative about everything? Have a friend that dumps his or her sob story on you daily? Cut ties. Don’t let negative individuals take time out of your day.
8. Don’t put off the non-glamorous tasks. When your “to-do” list has some unattractive tasks, they will consume your thoughts until they are completed. Knock them out first so you can have a clear head to plow through the rest of your tasks.
9. Address problems or issues immediately. In that same vein, waiting to fix a problem can be the difference between a 15-minute quick solution and a complete mess that takes you days to clean up. If you can reply while out of the office it eliminates wasted time when you get back.
10. Get physical. Get 30-minutes of physical activity in every morning before you start your day. You will have more energy throughout the day and you won't feel sluggish. Feeling tired or lazy sucks up valuable time.
11. Delegate. If you have a team or staff at your disposal, utilize them. Many entrepreneurs are so stubborn and think they can do it all. Delegating appropriate tasks will free up your time.
12. Write everything down. Use the "notes" app on your smartphone or use a traditional notepad and pen -- and make sure it is always next to you. Have you ever sat down and tried to remember something from earlier as the clock ticks away? Precious time wasted!
13. Keep a schedule. If you have tasks that require your attention each week, stick to a schedule. Things such as accounting, payroll and reporting can typically be done at the same time each week. Rather than scrambling to find time to get it done, establish a designated time and stick to it.
Time is one of our most valuable commodities; so much so that any one of us would just about kill to get another hour in the day. Luckily, with the helpful tips above no one has to kill anything; except maybe your fear of living independently, thanks to Life Alert. Their cutting-edge medical alert system can get you help fast, 24/7, at the simple touch of a button. Simply slip on their lightweight, waterproof pendant around your neck or wrist and immediately harness 24/7 personal protection power. Time is of the essence, get Life Alert today! For a free LifeAlert brochure call 1-800-513-2934.
Works Cited:
1. Long, Jonathan. “Since You Can't Manipulate Time, Try These 13 Time-Saving Tips.” Entreprenuer.com. 11 August 2014. < https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236330 >.