Time Management 101
Dear Subscriber,
Is it possible we’ve been doing this newsletter for over 2 years, and have not yet covered the single biggest issue our clients and members struggle with?!
Clearly it is time to talk about the vital area of Time Management.
Plus, stay tuned for an upcoming announcement of how we are spending our time this season.
Joy and Success,
The Coaches of Artist’s EDGE – Debra Russell and Wendy Keilin
Please note that Wendy is no longer with Artist’s EDGE
Challenge of the Month
Time Management 101
A major factor in your success at anything hinges on how effectively you use your time.
Nearly everyone we work with – nearly everyone we know – wishes they had more time, or could get more out of the time they have.
Imagine the difference it would make if you could put even just a few extra hours a week into building the things you care about most, and take time out for fun every day. We offer a few basic tips to get you started.
Debra’s Solutions
Breaking Through Inertia
Procrastination: To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Not very helpful is it? We all experience it. But what is it really? And more importantly, how do you get moving? Procrastination isn’t actually the problem, but a symptom of things occurring at a deeper level.
In my experience, it’s rarely laziness, but it may be habitual. Define what is causing the procrastination and you can begin to get past it. Don’t assume you know. Genuinely ask yourself, “What is really going on?”
Some possibilities could be:
- Uncertainty – I don’t have any idea what to do in the face of these circumstances
- Indecision – I don’t know which action to take, so I won’t take any
- Overwhelm – There’s so much to do, I don’t know where to start
- Unconscious processing – I’m working something through and when I’m ready, I’ll be able to take action with ease
- Resistance and resentment – I’m not getting my needs met and so like a little child, I stomp my feet and refuse to budge
- And the elephant in the room – FEAR! But define what the fear is and you can access your courage to move forward
Once you define what the problem actually is, you can begin to see possible solutions. I’ll be talking more on these specific issues in the Artist’s EDGE blog – stay tuned!
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Wendy’s Solutions
Quit Trying to Get it All Done!
One of the most freeing things you can do to maximize the value of your time is to view it in an entirely new way.
We’ve been trained to focus on all the many things there are for us to do, and then try to figure out how we’re going to fit it all in. Here’s the answer: You Can’t!
The truth is, You will NEVER get it ALL done. Every one of us has far more to do than time to do it in. It’s as if you have one small suitcase to take on vacation, and you’re trying to pack in everything you own. You can’t possibly squeeze it all in. So quit trying to!
It’s far more effective to focus on the time you have (the “suitcase”, i.e., your calendar), and then choose what you’ll fill it with. Which of the many things you could do will bring you the most value – earn you money quickest, be most fun for you, get you closer to your goals?
Choose the highest-value activities (you get to decide which those are) … and let the rest go!
Chances are, a whole lot of important things aren’t getting done now! That’s reality. Stop feeling guilty about it, and consciously choose what to accomplish and what to release. Fly and be free!
Please note that Wendy is no longer with Artist’s EDGE
Participate Live!
Time Management Workshop in the Artist’s EDGE Membership
If you’d like to start getting more out of your time TODAY, please join us for this month’s Artist’s EDGE Membership Toolbox Teleclass called Time Management 102.
- Monday, August 21 – 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT
We’ve just given you an overview of Time Management – some tools, some techniques, and a different way to look at it.
Tonight, we offer Time Management 102 – The Practicum. Wherever you are with your time management, come to the call and we’ll workshop it. If you have time, listen to last month’s membership call, Time Management 101. But even if you’re stuck in, “I don’t know where to start” – this call will get you started!
You can attend the call (and listen to last month’s call) for only $1 by becoming an Artist’s EDGE Member.
Recordings of Time Management 101 and nearly 20 other calls are available on the Artist’s EDGE Member Site.
Do you have an issue or a question you’d like some specific solutions to? Become a Member today for only $1, to participate in our upcoming live calls and access recordings of all past calls.
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Cool Resources
Our Favorite Time Management Resources
One of our very favorite books is Julie Morgenstern’s Time Management from the Inside Out. She takes you step-by-step through diagnosing your time management challenges and needs, to discovering what works for you, to building a Time Map to guide your weekly actions. Simply one of the best systems out there.
The most comprehensive system for managing everything there is for you to do and handle is a wonderful course called Mission Control. Mission Control gets everything out of your head and into a system, leaving you with Power, Freedom, and Peace of Mind. Contact Debra for details and a possible discount.
For a simple effective system you can build up in small steps, check out FlyLady. Start with her 31 days of baby steps.
We’ve had breakthrough results helping many, many clients implement these solutions step by step. If you’re ready to discover just how much you really can accomplish, contact Debra for a complimentary session.
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