COMMON TIME
MANAGEMENT MISTAKES
Rashelle IsipORGANIZATION , TIME MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCTIVITY
BLOGGER, CONSULTANT AND AUTHOR
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MISTAKE #1 SCHEDULING EVERY SINGLE
HOUR OF YOUR DAY
It pays to schedule your appointments and meetings, but youdon't have to schedule every single hour of your day.
Give yourself some free space, or "wiggle" room, to deal withunforeseen traffic delays, last-minute meeting changes, or to
catch your breath between appointments.
MISTAKE #2 RUSHING TO COMPLETE A
TASK
Managing your time does not mean you have to rush!
You can still complete a task if you work on it slowly and carefully,until it is finished.
MISTAKE #3ALWAYS KEEPING A STRICT OR
RIGOROUS SCHEDULE
There will be times when you have to make necessaryadjustments to your schedule.
This doesn't happen often, but your flexibility can make things runa bit smoother.
MISTAKE #4 NOT FACTORING IN ADEQUATE
TRAVEL TIME
Traveling from one place to another takes time.
Play it safe by scheduling in adequate travel time for yourappointments and meetings.
MISTAKE #5ONLY THINKING ABOUT
YOURSELF
Working with others is a big part of time management.
That being said, make sure you have enough time set aside toplan an upcoming meeting, brainstorm a project, conduct a
review, etc.
MISTAKE #6BOOKING MEETINGS BACK TO
BACK, WITHOUT A BREAK
You may think you are being more efficient by skipping breaks,but you’ll be doing more harm that good.
Take a break to refresh and recharge your mind and body.
MISTAKE #7BEING RUDE OR
INCONSIDERATE TOWARDSOTHERS
Sometimes meetings need to end abruptly. But that’s no reason tobe rude or inconsiderate towards others.
Be respectful and gracious; thank others for their time.
MISTAKE #8 YOU NEED TO THE MOST
CURRENT, SOPHISTICATED ORHI-TECH DEVICE TO MANAGE
YOUR TIME
The only thing you truly need is your awareness of what you aredoing at any given moment.
Period.
MISTAKE #9 TIME MANAGEMENT IS ONLYNECESSARY FOR WORK OR
SCHOOL
Time management skills are transferrable!
Managing your time efficiently at work can help you bettermanage your time when you're with friends and family.
MISTAKE #10 TIME MANAGEMENT REQUIRES
A LOT OF TIME
Taking a minute or two to figure out what you are doingtoday/tomorrow can potentially save you from minutes or hours
of wasted time.
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