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Find a System that works for you

Find a System that works for you

There are all kinds of time management systems, but the purpose of this course is not to sell you a particular time management system.

It's possible that you have a preference for a specific system, and when this is true, it's really in your best interest to try to learn the system of choice. Otherwise, don't feel compelled to use a system just because everyone says it's the best system. 

The best system is the one that helps you to be productive and effective. That's really the bottom line.

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How to Increase Productivity: Work Smarter not Harder

How to Increase Productivity: Work Smarter not Harder

Have you ever had a day when you were absolutely busy, from the minute you woke up until the minute you fell asleep? At the end of the day, you know you worked hard all day but you're not exactly sure where the time went? 

Well, if you worked all day long, and you're not certain where y...

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Plan your time

Plan your time

A plan is only as good as what goes into it. In many ways, your plan is your task list. Rather than just write down things to do, you want to organize your tasks. Organize them by:

  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Steps that need to be taken
  • Start date
  • Who it is for

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Task Prioritization

Task Prioritization

Each day, it is important to know what you need to accomplish and what you want to accomplish. 

What you need to accomplish is priority

What you want to accomplish can be additional work you perform after your priorities are met. 

You can use ...

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Time Tracking

Time Tracking

If you want to know how you spend your time, you need to have some kind of time-tracking method.

You don't have to get software or download an app (although you can). You can do it using a simple table.

Break down your time to intervals of at least 30 minutes.

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Organizing your space

Organizing your space

  • Keep your desk free of clutter. 
  • Recycle or shred unneeded documents.
  • Organize files on your computer in a way that makes it easy for you to find things.
  • Keep your calendar current and accessible from multiple devices to avoid double-booking yourself and missing deadl...

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These ideas are important to me because they represent the key points shown in the course, which I consider crucial in order to have an organized system and a productive day.

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Use whatever productivity system works for you

Productivity is a personal thing, and what works for other people might not work for you. That's not embarrassing. Use the tool that works best for you.

Many productive people use sticky notes to keep track of tasks. Other people use paper as the ultimate productivity tool...

The purpose of using a system

There are only three different kinds of systems:

  1. The system of other people: You respond to the time pressures of other people.
  2. The system of feelings and moods: You might work a lot when you feel creative.
  3. A system of your ...

Find what works for you

Each person has a unique personality and strengths that can help them achieve their goals. You are then the best person to formulate a plan for self-improvement.

To get started:

  • Write down three goals you have for the next year.
  • For each goal,

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