[CFQ] Time Management Skills - Nov 8 2005
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In This Issue:
~ Time Management Skills
~ Marketing Tip
~ Quote Of The Day
~ Today's Recommended Resource
~ Free Download
~ Tools And Resources
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Time Management Skills
Time management skills are simple. The problem is all
of us are different, and each of us has to learn which
skill works best for us. Often when we fail, we feel
discouraged, depressed, stressed, and our confidence
is affected.
Failure is a state of mind however, and can be resolved
rather quickly. It only takes a minute to screw up
something, but it can take a lifetime to restore it.
Therefore, simplicity is a state of mind we want to
cultivate to manage our time wisely, as well as
avoiding generalizing.
Let's take a look a few tips to get us started on
thinking simple, and then we can move forward to time
management while avoiding over generalizing our plans.
Keeping it simple is the process of thinking smart. If
you are constantly worrying, your time is wasted, since
worry does not resolve anything.
Simple is more defined as free from all the elements
that contaminate our minds. Elements such as guile and
vanity: Simple is more of a humble attitude that holds
a modest position in life.
This is one definition, but other definitions define
simple as lacking in knowledge and expertise or not
socially or culturally sophisticated. So, to understand
the fine line then between simple smart and simple stupid
is the opening door to success.
As a complex writer and thinker, I avoid generalizing
also. This is a definitely sign of simple stupidity.
Generalizing is a form of making irrational decisions
based on one or more statistics. So therefore, we should
not generalize or avoid complex issues when it comes to
managing time. Keeping it simple helps us to stay alert
of our situation.
Keeping an open mind when it comes to planning and
organizing can help us to achieve steps to our long-term
goals. Simplicity makes a difference when a bad situation
arises. If your mind is stressed, then you might or might
not make a wise decision to resolving the problems.
Therefore, when a problem develops, rather than stress,
analyze the problem carefully to find a solution of resolve.
Most problems are not as complicated as they may appear,
so we can think sufficiently if we feel confident, knowing
the issue is addressable.
If we over generalize, it blocks our mind from seeing
the main points that can terminate the problem, and these
course of action wasted valuable time, and often leads
to bigger problems. Do not put the cart before the horse
in other words. When we train our minds to stay alert,
and cultivate good traits that enforce our course in life,
we are on a well-rounded road to success and our time is
managed accordingly.
If you have a problem with remembering your tasks, don't
be ashamed to post notes wherever you will see them daily.
Even if your co-workers or spouse believes you are a slob,
forget their illusional state of mind, and focus on what
works best for you by keeping it simple and adhering to
an open mind.
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Quote of the Day:
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" Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows
his image."
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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~ Today's Recommended Resource
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~ Free Download
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