How hard do you work? Do you work hard or do you work
smart? Many people work very hard but never seem to get
the things accomplished they need to in order to meet
their goals.
The first step to working smart is to admit that even
though you have a lot to do, you will NOT get it all
finished. Realize that "you can't do it all" and don't
let that fact frustrate you.
The next step is to decide how to spend your time. Try
to set up a "time budget" just like the way you budget
your money. Time is a very precious commodity. The way
we spend our time determines how we earn our money -
and how much we can earn.
Think about allocating your time as investments and
expenses. Consider watching television, gossiping or
dining out as expenses. On the other hand, going to
college, writing a book, or learning a new skill are
investments because they contribute to your future
success. The more time you spend on investments, the
more successful you will be.
How productive do you think you are? Spending valuable
time randomly surfing the web may not lead you in the
direction you want to go. But, if you plan on searching
the Internet for specific information (such as potential
Joint Venture partners or design ideas), you will be
investing toward your future achievements. Being busy
doesn't necessarily mean that you are accomplishing your
objectives.
Of course, you must expense some time toward "playing."
Keeping a balance between work an play gives your brain
a much needed rest. You may be surprised at what good
ideas you can come up with when you're not stressing out
about a problem.
When thinking about your overall productivity, remember
that you can't really "manage" your time, but you CAN
manage how you "use" your time.
About the Author
Jude Wright has been an Internet Marketer for three years. She has just created a product that will help other Internet Marketers keep all their marketing information in one database. Check it out at: http://i-marketingorganizer.com/organizer.htm