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The Achiever NewsletterTime Is a Fleeting Thing - Part 1You’ve heard it before—time favors no one; time is one of the great equalizers; and all the other truisms that describe this fleeting commodity that we all share. The truth is that although we can’t control the passage of time, we can make better use of the time we have. In the next few editions of The Achiever, we’ll be sharing some tips and tools from our “I Hate Time Management” program to help you find ways to better manage the use of your time. In this issue, we’ll talk about Focus and the Swiss Cheese Technique. Focus
Swiss Cheese Technique
If your organization would benefit from our “I Hate Time Management” program, contact us at 800-886-2MAX or visit our “I Hate Time Management” seminar description. Publication Date: Spring 2001
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While
this may sound simple, focus is one of the most powerful tools we can
use in making the best of our time, achieving goals, or creating greater
balance in our lives. What methods or systems have you put in place to
create focus on the things that are important to you? Writing down your
goals, creating a personal mission statement and values, a planner, to
do lists, computer software, bulletin boards, sticky notes? All these
methods can help you create the focus you need. The key is to know what
works for you and what derails you from focusing on what’s important.
Remember, we achieve those things on which we focus!
By
“poking holes” in a large task, you can accomplish an activity
by using little bits of time instead of waiting for one large block of
time. Whether writing a report, planning a vacation, or completing a home
improvement project, breaking the job down into smaller pieces not only
helps organize the project and proactively prepare for the different phases,
it also allows for completion in smaller segments. This technique reminds
us of the value of any amount of time, no matter how small.
