10 Time Management Choices That Can Change Your Life

by Sandra Felton, Marsha Sims

Overview

Nothing beats the satisfaction of coming to the end of the day and feeling it was a successful one. Well-managed time makes that possible. It reduces stress, helps you accomplish more in less time, and most importantly, gives you greater freedom to enjoy doing what you love. This book shows you

- how to focus your time on your priorities
- secrets to overcoming procrastination
- tips for managing distractions, interruptions, and time wasters
- and more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493430055
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/19/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Sandra Felton is the founder and president of Messies Anonymous and the bestselling author of many books including Organizing Magic. She lives in Miami, Florida.

Marsha Sims is a national speaker, a professional organizer, and the founder and president of Sort-It-Out, Inc. in Miami, Florida.
Sandra Felton, The Organizer Lady®, is a pioneer in the field of organizing. She is the founder and president of Messies Anonymous, the author of many books, including Organizing Magic, and the coauthor of Organizing Your Day, Smart Office Organizing, and 5 Days to a Clutter-Free House. She lives in Florida.
Marsha Sims is a national speaker who has taught seminars on time management and organization, managing the front desk, and projects and priorities. She has been a professional organizer for fifteen years as the founder and president of her Miami-based company, Sort-It-Out, Inc.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 Something Strange Has Happened to Time: Too Many Options 15

2 Complications of Time Management: Being Willing to Make the Necessary Changes 24

3 Change for the Better: Adjustments That Work 33

4 If Things Were Perfect: Set Goals for Your Life 45

5 Handling Activity Clutter: Four Dynamic Methods 54

6 Measure Your Time: Keep a Time Log 66

7 Modern Multitasking: Help and Hindrance 74

8 Perfectionism: Helpful or Harmful? 83

9 Procrastination: Overcoming a Nonproductive Tendency 90

10 Easy Project Management: Getting Started 108

11 Working with Your Projects: The Project Notebook 117

12 To-Do List: Keep on Top of Your Important Activities 124

13 Delegate: Build a Team 131

14 Interruptions: Regain Control of Your Time 142

15 Time Wasters: Take Charge 153

16 Scheduling Routines: An Indispensable Tool 161

17 Daily Scheduling: Move Smoothly through the Day 171

18 Scheduling Tools: Calendars, PDAs, Day Planners 177

19 Chronic Lateness: Understanding and Curing the Problem 187

20 Creating Powerful Habits: Surefire Methods That Work 194

21 Organize Your Space at Home: De-stress Your Life and Free Yourself 203

22 Organize Your Business or Home Office: Ensure Maximum Productivity 215

23 Organize Your Papers: The Joy of Clear Surfaces and Neat Files 225

24 Make the Most of Life: Manage Your Opportunities 235

Activities for Ten Time Management Choices 243

Resources 265