STEP 2 Set Priorities for the Week
If you have special events or projects, do be sure to plan the time necessary. Learn to say no to people who will want to rob you of the time you have scheduled for something else. The art of negotiating comes in very well here. You can let people know in a very neutral way that you have scheduled time that will prevent you from doing what they might be asking. Do follow up with a counter offer on requests that you turn down. Give them another time or a suggestion on how they can accomplish what they want without your involvement. Kids are great at enrolling Moms and Dads at the last minute to help them out of situations. Teaching people not to always depend on your assistance is a great way to empower others.
STEP 3 Determine the Purpose for Everything you do.
We make our list of things we need to do without asking ourselves why we are doing them. If you are going to spend time on anything, get clear before you start on why you are doing this. Ask yourself the question "If I do this, what will change or be impacted?" For instance, this time of year Health and Exercise are at the top of minds for many people. We have spent the holidays with good food and in my home town certainly good wine. So, by choosing to spend 30 minutes each day exercising, I must get clear about why. Not because it is a good idea or because I feel uncomfortable right now. Why is because I want to have more focused energy each day and an exercise routine will assist me in that goal.
STEP 4 - Practice the Art of Enrollment
In the old days, neighbors would come to help other neighbors with projects. Many of us have become so independent that we have forgotten how to ask others to assist us. Enrolling your family in household chores teaches them to contribute to others. Enrolling co-workers to work with you in completing assignments can have a positive effect in building teamwork and engagement with a shared purpose using diverse resources.
Much of these principles of managing time and resources, especially your time and energy, are part of our Leadership Coaching. We spend time with you in a workshop setting and then 10 weeks of personal coaching to achieve the results that you want. We will be starting in San Diego this week and in Las Vegas in late March. Check out our Leadership Source webpage for more information and our 2012 dates and locations.
My best,
Barbara Fagan
President & Co-Founder
Source Point Training
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