How to create TIME...

We all wish there were more hours in the day to get everything done. The truth is we need to use our time wisely and efficiently. Here is a 4 step guide to creating TIME;

T - To do list
I - Itemize list into priority
M - Map out how long each task will take and schedule it into your calendar
E - Execute on a daily basis

We all love to make to do lists, I know I love checking off what I have done. It gives a sense of accomplishment and control over life. To do lists are only effective if they are actually scheduled into your calendar. If they are just on a list only a few get done, the easy and fun ones usually. I use to have list after list, moving items from one list to the next and some things just never got done. I forgot to actual carve out time for them in my daily schedule.

If you use the above 4 step process: TIME, you will see your to do lists get done. Life happens and not everything on our schedule can get done but if something occurs and we do not get something done make sure you reschedule it as soon as possible. If not it will not get done.

Hope this inspires you to transfer your to do list to your schedules!!!

FILES...

Most of us have a filing cabinet, drawer or other solution to hold files. In today's society we need to keep a paper trail for taxes, the household and for business. I suggest you have one central area to hold all your files, both personal and business related. I have a 5 step system to help keep files up to date: FILES.

F = Filter through your old files to toss what you no longer need and to take stock of the files you have.
I = Introduce new papers to files.
L = Label new files when needed and be as specific as possible. This will make it easier to find and to know where papers belong when filing.
E = Establish a system that makes sense to you. It can be alphabetical, by subjects and grouping, colour coded etc. This system is for you and only you so make sure it is the easiest one for you to find what you are looking for.
S = Six months do the above 4 steps: FILE

A couple other tips when filing; Put your labels/tabs all in one row. This makes it easier to find a file as your eye is only looking in one straight line not diagonally to find the file you want. Use different coloured hanging files for business and personal. This will keep them separated and easier to distinguish which is which.

I hope you found this helpful, if so feel free to comment below. Thanks for stopping by.