Not Having Enough Time: We are always busy – too many things clamouring for attention. This makes managing time and stress very difficult. However, it is a pertinent problem – big enough to ensure that we must do something about it. Or else we constantly run a risk of being overwhelmed, stressed and not having enough time for the things that we want to do.
Time isn’t the main thing: Today’s inspiration is from a time management quote from Miles Davis. Not only is time the most evenly spread out resource in the world, but it is also the most scarce. In this article, we talk about the challenges of the paucity of time to ensure that we have enough opportunities for the most important things.
In today’s article, we will talk about the 4 d’s of time management and how to use them to prioritise time. The main item of discussion in 4 Ds is whether a task needs delegation. Delegation in effect conflicts with the feeling of control and micromanagement. However, in this article, we will talk about the types of prioritisation models we can follow to make the best use of our time. In addition, I’d always route us back to some time management skills that will help us increase productivity.
Eisenhower Matrix: Time management is hard work. But the 4 quadrants framework helps us prioritise this work. Once we have a priority, we can focus our energies on completing these things and managing our workload. The most important takeaway from the Eisenhower matrix is to ensure that we have created space and time for the most important things rather than merely the urgent ones.
This is a beautiful quote by Henry Ford that talks about the importance of hard work. There are 2 parts to this quote – one about the hard work of chopping and the second about taking the initiative and ownership. We all know that hard work is romanticised in motivational quotes – however hard work for the sake of work is pointless. We need to support this hard work through strategy, smart thinking and above all ownership and self-reliance. This is where we can start making the difference that Henry Ford alludes to.
Do we stop to consider – are we living every moment of our life with concentration and deriving joy from all these actions without feeling rushed or pressured? Of course, there will be distractions to take us away – these can be goals, pressures and work deadlines. But at each fleeting moment, this time we have is gone and left us. The least we can do is to make the best out of it.
Collection of 10 time management ppt slides – prioritisation, stress management, procrastination and a few other popular factors to manage time most effectively.
In this article, we have a collection of quotes on focus and concentration. We are capable of doing so many things on a daily basis. But the focus isn’t always on our side. With so many distractions and ways to capture our interest, these quotes help us think about the type of things that take us away from our focus. What we focus on is what we are becoming.
Leadership is not an easy task, and it requires a unique set of skills to succeed. One of the most critical skills of leadership is being unflappable. It’s essential to be able to handle criticism and stay focused on the task at hand. In this article, we will explore why being unflappable is crucial for leadership and how to develop this skill.
In particular, if there are situations where the impact to customers has been wide and response harsh, it does bring out a different task from the leadership positions.
Leadership often tends to be about communication. Although it is often thought of as communication to others/teams, etc, a large part of it is about listening. More importantly it is about being a positive listener. It is painful to see example of leaders rebuffing positive criticism. This naturally leads a very bad example for problem solving approach
Quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: This is a collection of inspiring quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. These quotes range from being yourself, looking at the future, hard work and perseverance. Other prominent themes also include hope, fears, doubts and enthusiasm. Each of these has a flavour and a powerful rigour to them.