A New Perspective on Time Management

One major reason why people struggle with time management is because they only use hand-held devices or monthly wall calendars to organize their time. Neither gives enough perspective to make good decisions. One’s too small; the other is too big. 

To feel more in control of your schedule, you need to use a calendar that provides at least four perspectives: hours, days, weeks, months. Only then can you zoom in close to hours (better yet, half hours) and zoom out to weeks and months, and decide what’s the best use of your time. 

Instead of feeling trapped by too little time or out of control by too much on your plate, you’ll feel more flexible and free with options that you couldn’t see before. 

Each day review your to-do list and mindfully ask yourself, “Is this really a good time for me to do this?” Consider the question from all four perspectives. Re-consider and adjust your schedule as things change. You’ll feel the time (choice) is yours, even when others are demanding your time. 

When you gain perspective, you’ll be surprised at how much power you have to make it a good day, every day.