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The bane of my existence has always been the management (or
in my case, the mismanagement) of time. I have struggled with
finding time to ‘‘do it all.’’ In high school and college, I was notorious
for pulling all-nighters to study or write papers (a habit I have
not outgrown). When I started my career, I was often the last to
leave the office. As a consultant, I am challenged to travel, facilitate
workshops, undertake project work, address client needs, prospect
for new clients, and write for a living. In addition to nurturing my
marriage and caring for my family, there is all the stuff of life:
friends, holidays, parties, errands, bills, exercising, piano practice,
classes, reading, theater, vacation, thank-you notes, e-mail, tax
preparation, and so on. For me, it all can get daunting. I’m embarrassed
to tell you how many flights, trains, appointments, and opportunities
I’ve missed. How many times I’ve run out of gas. How
many birthdays, anniversaries, and events that I wanted to attend,
but forgot about. How many books and articles I haven’t read; movies
and plays that I haven’t seen; classes that I haven’t taken; or
trips and sporting events that I haven’t enjoyed—not because I
didn’t have the time (trust me, I’ve had plenty of time to do these
things), but because I didn’t appropriate the time. I was neither designing
my days consciously nor creating my life purposefully. This
proven system to organize your work and get things done, the system
that Rosemary and I share in this book, is the result of our
own experience and exploration into finding a way to manage our
busy lives to be fulfilling—not just full of things to do.
If you're overwhelmed and overworked, you don't need sympathy you need a powerful system for getting more done in less time. "More Time for You" shows you how to take advantage of today's most versatile and effective productivity enhancers mobile devices, online tools, and calendar software to become more organized and lead a less stressful life. The authors reveal their proven, practical approach for prioritizing, achieving goals, reducing stress, and increasing your capacity to do what matters most. Illustrated with screen shots from Microsoft Outlook, the authors' simple tips and step-by-step process make workplace organization a reality. Their upbeat tone and get-to-it approach make starting and sticking with the program easier than you'd ever imagine! |
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