Time Mastery Now

1. Wake Up Early - There is some truth to   early bird gets the  . The reality is that the earlier you get up, the more time you have in the day.Its easier than you think to rise and shine with a smile on your face. Try the mental alarm clock method (proven technique of the silva method) for proven results.

2. Set Goals For The Day - If you set out in the morning what you are going to accomplish today, you are far more likely to do so. Here it is important not to go overboard and stress yourself out. Try setting out 3 Most Important Tasks of that day, the things that absolutely, positively need to get done.

3. Get Organized - Its hard to get tasks done if you don’t know what they are or even where they are. You don’t have to get compulsive about organization, just make it a habit to clear clutter, from your desk and your inbox.

4. Eliminate Procrastination - We often procrastinate either because a.) we don’t want to do it or b.) we don’t know how. To fix this, try the divide and conquer method. Break the task up into small parts each day, so it doesn’t seem so daunting.

5. Don’t Become a ‘Yes Man’ - If you say yes to everything you will be overwhelmed and never have enough hours in a day. You will most likely end up with work you do not enjoy. Its ok to say no, just state it politely and give your reason. No one can get offended at an honest answer.

6. Avoid Perfectionism - Being detail oriented is a great quality. But sometimes perfectionism is a form of procrastination. When you spend too much time on small details that don’t really matter, your taking time from the more important tasks at hand.

7. Celebrate Success - All work and no play… you know how it ends. After finishing a task or your work for the day. Sit back, relax and enjoy the great work you have done. During you work day, its smart to take small breaks. Work in ‘blocks’, spend 45 minutes completely focused, then 15 taking a complete break. This has proven to be the most effective work strategy.