by Jeff Casmer

Sometimes the keys to successful time management have nothing to do with planners, schedules or organization technique. Instead, changes of viewpoint can make all the difference in the world. These epiphanies can transform one’s outlook regarding time and how it is handled. One of the most important recognitions is understanding time, not as a menacing clock ticking away, but as a valuable commodity. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Nick Arrizza, M.D.

In a recent article entitled:

“C. Cheng Interviews Dr. Arrizza On The Issue Of Procrastination.”

I delineated two underlying scenarios which lead to the phenomenon of procrastination. I summarize these two scenarios here:

In Case (A) the main factors causing procrastination result from the unwillingness of the individual to do something that is not desired by them internally. Hence the procrastination is a way of the individual attempting to assert control over a situation in the only way they can. It is very much like saying to the “powers that be” “No I Don’t Want To Do This”.

In Case (B) this situation is somewhat more complex. When an individual is unable to muster up the energy to do something they really want for themselves it’s often because they are being undermined by some sort of fear that they are carrying within themselves. For instance the fear of making a mistake, the fear of failing, the fear of being disappointed, the fear of being criticized or judged, the fear of success and so on. These fears essentially undermine the individual’s confidence, their self esteem, and their self worth, depletes their energy and makes them feel so inadequate and unable to be in charge of their life that they essentially give up trying. Read the rest of this entry »

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By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Sherry was behind on many important things in her life. She had unpaid traffic tickets, the insurance on her car had lapsed, she had a stack of unpaid bills, and her apartment was a mess. Sherry was not happy with this situation, yet seemed unable to do anything about it. Even when she set aside the time to get these things done, something always got in the way.

Sherry consulted with me because things had finally reached a point where her life was actually breaking down from her procrastination. She had had a minor car accident that she had to pay for due to her unpaid insurance, and her phone had recently been shut off due to her unpaid bills. She was angry and frustrated with herself yet found herself doing the bare minimum - just enough to get by. What was keeping her so stuck? Read the rest of this entry »

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Time can be your friend or your enemy. For many people who have “free time” to accomplish long-term projects or writing tasks, it is a merciless tyrant. It is just too easy to allow the slightly harder task to slide, as you fill in your day with the humdrum and the emergencies. Read the rest of this entry »

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Your world runs at a faster pace every day. Do you want to get rid of your dreadful “time-wasting” habits and start doing things in an organized, efficient manner? Did you know that rich and successful people value their time much more than they value their money? Success comes to those people who manage time according to their priorities. It is due to the fact that they finish important tasks that lead to the fullilment of their goals. They do this without rushing things and without becoming reckless.
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By: Lori Radun

The top two things that people seem to want more of are money and time. As a matter of fact, more money and more time are the top two issues people come to life coaches for (they also happen to be the top two excuses people use for not hiring a coach). It would be great if we had a money tree and a time tree in our backyard. That way if we ran out of either, we could just walk outside and pluck some off the tree. Unfortunately, God didn’t make those kinds of trees. Probably because He wanted us to become good stewards of our money and time. Just like we can learn to better manage our finances, there are things we can do to improve our time management. Outlined below are seven tips for gaining more time.
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by: Inez Ng

In life, there are lessons available to use everywhere. We just have to have our eyes open to spot them. I have picked up some really useful time-management tips from watching a cooking show. Suspend your disbelief and let me explain further.
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by: Doreene Clement

Keeping a journal has many advantages and benefits. Whether you write a few lines or pages, through journaling, you can record and track a lot of information that can be easily retained for future reference.
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By: Marc Entz

Make Time Your Friend -

You must pursue your purpose with determination to meet your goals. Yet sometimes it seems to take a long time to get things done. It helps to create an action plan first. List the things needed to be done in order for the job to be accomplished. Then determine the best order for those things to be done in.
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Probably the most common element that I see in clients who can’t get things done is interruption. The kids, spouse, or other obligations are always “getting in the way” of their music careers.
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