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IS TIME STRESSING YOU OUT?

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

This can certainly be the time of year when there is more to do than one can imagine doing...here are some helpful thoughts to help you not have time get the best of you !

Original content by Grant Schneider

Are having trouble getting things done?  Do you think that you need a better time management system?  Before you consider some time management system as a silver bullet you should consider the following.

When my clients in Westchester County New York tell me that they have problems with time management I ask them why. They talk about issues they are having, and I ask them why they are having those issues. Have you ever found a time when you go so much done with time left over? Has the opposite been true and you think I am never going to finish this? In either case, you will find it had more to do with your attitude than systems and procedures.

Systems and procedures cannot create more time. There are many books that tell you how to organize your time. You can buy a day planner, or use Apps or other organizing and calendar programs but still have no better control of your day. The root cause of the problem is not the lack of systems or processes. It is our own attitudes about time, our bad habits and our bad behaviors.

It is a fact that you only have a finite amount of time. That is not true with most other things. It is not true of money. If you waste money you can usually earn it back. A downturn in the stock market will eventually be followed by a higher gain. Most people understand the importance of money and have respect for its value. They don’t like to waste money and they strive to invest money wisely. But the attitude most people have about time is rather carefree as opposed to money. Unlike money you cannot get back your lost time.

So time is really your most precious commodity. Shouldn’t we start treating it that way? I believe that almost everyone knows that you should complete your most urgent, important and critical tasks every day. Almost everyone knows that planning your day makes more sense than letting others do it for you. Everyone knows, but very few do…Why?

To answer that question, start with defining your purpose. How you use your time is driven by your vision and values. What really matters to you and what is your purpose, your vision, your values? Why are these things important to you? You need to understand your why first.   We call the why GOALS. What are your goals this year? This month? This week? Today? What do you want to change in your daily routine and how will that change make your life better?

 

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Now that you have set your purpose driven goals you can set action steps for a time management strategy. You must not procrastinate because that will waste a valuable resource that you cannot replace. Set goals for your week and your day.

Of course, you should take full advantage of any system or program the helps you manage your time. Now that you have established your “WHY” these systems will show you how.  For a similar post on our web site see A TIME ATTITUDE.

Learn How Attitudes and Behaviors will give you back time you need.

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Comments (11)

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Time cannot be saved, it can only be managed!!!

The root cause of the problem is not the lack of systems or processes. It is our own attitudes about time, our bad habits and our bad behaviors. It is a fact that you only have a finite amount of time. That is not true with most other things. It is not true of money. If you waste money you can usually earn it back

Nov 12, 2018 03:33 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Sally. Grant is offering sage advice. How many will follow it? Enjoy your day!

Nov 12, 2018 04:52 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the re-blog, Sally and David.  This is an issue for many of us in business.

Nov 12, 2018 05:33 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for reblogging the post. I hope others will read it too.

Nov 12, 2018 05:45 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Sally and David - thanks for the re blog.  I hope people reading will re think there goals and plan then then have their action steps.

Nov 12, 2018 06:04 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most days there is never enough of it. Last Friday was so rough it could not go by fast enough Sally K. & David L. Hanson 

Nov 12, 2018 06:07 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I just realized that Thanksgiving is 10 days away, Sally! That scares me to death! LOL I have my closet all over the house as I try to clean it out after 4 years of accumulating more clothes than any 10 people need! Now to get my closet complete and my home decorated before Thanksgiving - talk about S T R E S S! But, I have to say, once it's done, I'll slow down...a bit!

Nov 12, 2018 08:01 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sally and David, Time can be stressful if you are behind.  I am getting excited for this Saturday, headed up to the mountains for the week but stressing over all the things to get done before we leave.

 

Nov 12, 2018 10:12 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally and David I am in full agreement with Grant.

"The root cause of the problem is not the lack of systems or processes.  It is our own attitudes about time, our bad habits and our bad behaviors."

Nov 12, 2018 12:20 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Attitude is the bottom line about many things.  I appreciate the reblog!

Nov 12, 2018 03:24 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing this excellent reblog selection.

Nov 13, 2018 09:12 AM