I’ve torn through book after book on personal effectiveness, tape after tape on time management.
When I came across an idea I liked, I tried it. I kept the ideas that worked and tossed the ones that didn’t.
I’ve tried all kinds of:
- pocket organizers and notebooks
- calendar setups
- proactive planning exercises
- planning software
- to-do lists and systems
All with varying degrees of success. That is until I narrowed down the ones that work best for me.
Which brings me to an interesting point…
Time Management is Personal
Your time is personal, why wouldn’t time management be the same?
Just because a technique works for me doesn’t mean it’ll work well for you. We each have a different:
- Learning Style
- Organization Style
- Creative Approach
- Critical Thought Process
And these determine which time management techniques will be most effective.
How do you know which time management techniques will work best for you?
Simple. Give it a try!
As you read time management literature and come across an idea you like, try it. Implement that idea for at least 2 weeks and see if it fits you.
Like a new pair of leather shoes, there’s an initial break-in period with some discomfort. But eventually the shoes mold to your feet, and they feel great.
You’ll know if you picked shoes that don’t fit, and you can always return them. But if you don’t try them out, you’ll never know!
So go ahead and try on a new time management technique or two, and see how you like them.
I’ll be posting more here every day. I hope that you benefit from my tips and experiences, and hope to see you back soon.
Best Regards,
Scott