Are you a time management ninja?
In Episode 133, the Pirates discuss time management, share their time management survey results (one of us is a ninja - can you guess who??!!), and share strategies that help them to plan and manage their time.
To get started, CLICK HERE to take the Time Management Survey! You'll respond to each statement with not at all, rarely, sometimes, often, or all the time. At the end of the survey, you'll get your score and find out how you rank! - I leave things to the last minute.
- I work on the highest priority tasks throughout the day.
- On a weekly basis I set aside time for planning the following week.
- I attend unproductive meetings.
- I leave space in my schedule to deal with the unexpected.
- I use goal setting to determine my most important activities.
- I put off tasks that are difficult or I don't like.
- I routinely protect time in advance for the most important things.
- I work late at night or on weekends to meet deadlines.
- I spend more time than I want trying to find things.
- I feel that email overtakes my day.
- For each activity, I ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time right now"?
- I feel stressed and overcommitted because of all the things I need to do.
- How often do I procrastinate?
- Interruptions (email, Facebook, visitors or telephone calls) continually disrupt my work day.
Not a ninja (yet)? Try utlizing the Four D's to tackle your to-do list: - Do - Do I need to do this immediately?
- Delegate - Is there someone else who can do this?
- Defer - Can this task wait until later?
- Delete - Does this really need to be done?
You can also check out one of Adrienne's favorite time management tools - the SELF Journal by Best Self! With quarterly, weekly, and monthly views, you can prioritize each day and week based on your goals!
Listen to Episode 133 to learn more! Also, if you have a few extra minutes (now that you have reached time management ninja status), please subscribe to the Pirate Life Podcast and leave a positive review for us!
