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Supercharge Your Time Management with Time Management Software August 01, 2008 |
Supercharge Your Time Management with Time Management SoftwareHi
1. Time management software can help you set SMARTer goalsSMART goals are the foundation of goal setting success and effective time management, and if you have taken our free goal setting course you will know all about them.
2. Time Management Software Enhances SchedulingTechnology has also provided a way that we can schedule more effectively. For example, people are now able to remotely coordinate meetings with software which is able to match people's availability. This can save a load of time. Likewise, rescheduling can be done with ease, which the traditional paper-based system could only do with a pencil and eraser.
3. Take Back Control and Reduce Your StressDo you have too much to do and not enough time. Time management software can get focus you on what is most important to you, by using the ABCD prioritization system. By prioritizing your To-Do List with personal time management software, you can take advantage of the 80/20 rule and accomplish more.
4. Time Management Software Increases Your Productive TimeIf you combine the technology with a PDA it can reduce your down time. For example, when waiting for an appointment or using public transport, you can fire off a few quick emails or do some other necessary work.
5. Time Management Software Reduces DuplicationOften it is necessary to move from daily to weekly and then monthly or yearly views of your diary. In a paper-based system this often means duplication which eats into your time. Time management software can seamlessly move from these different views with the click of a button.
Is personal time management software for you?If you are thinking of using time management software, you really need to weigh-up the pros and cons of a paper-based system vs. a software-based system. Ultimately, it is a personal choice based on your preferences and needs, but ask yourself these questions.
Results from last week's poll on family time managementIn last week’s poll, an average amount of time spent reading and responding to email was 2hrs 17 minutes. This is similar to the study that found that many workers were spending over 2hrs a day on their email.
SummaryYou can supercharge your time management with time management software, but it is important to know that time management software will not help you if you have poor time management habits. Your habits need to be changed first, and a good place to start would be our free time management course..
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