Achieving effective time management is not easy because changing a personal habit never is. The essence of effective time management means replacing less effective habits with better ones. People generally have a fairly good understanding of basic time management techniques, and almost everyone knows how to plan and prioritize.
The problem is that few of us always do what we know we should do. Your success does depend on a successful time management system. Think about some accomplished people you know. Do they do what they say they are going to do when they say they will do it? Do they keep their word?
The answer is probably 'yes.' People who keep their word consistently create power and focus in their lives. Together, power and focus provide the ability to be more effective in shaping events and circumstances. Effectiveness, in turn, enhances our feeling of well-being. The better we feel; the more successful we are. The "formula for well-being" demonstrates that before we can keep our word, we need to give our word. Giving our word creates the potential for us to keep our word, which in turn creates the power and focus to be more effective. Achieving more power and focus through mastering the right time management techniques is a skill, a mindset, and a lifestyle and it can be adopted by anyone who ...
- Wants to feel more in control,
- Wants to attain more out of life,
- Wants to achieve success in business while enjoying the pleasures of a personal life,
- And, wants to reduce stress and realize more life balance.
Define a time management habit that you wish to develop. Be as specific as possible. Negative habits in our lives are destructive; positive ones provide focus and power. They help us achieve our goals. In order to rebuild habits, we must define precise behaviors for change. As Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit." Your focus and power is dependent on your time management skills and behaviors. It is never too late to make a positive change, so start today!
