Time Management is essential in the office environment, but rarely is it customised for all the hardworking mothers out there. In her article, 6 Time Management Strategies For The Frazzled Overworked Mom, Ty Alexander has fine-tuned a well-rounded approach for managing the kids, as well as the desk-duties to be completed. If you ever find yourself torn between the corporate and maternal agenda, consider the following paragraphs a fresh breath of focus.
Right from the start, Ty encourages us to roll with the punches via calling on us to make the first move. Before your momentum has a chance to slow, tackle the hardest thing first. Taking care of the big items on the to-do list, right away, will instill you with a sense of accomplishment—or inertia—that will be with you as you charge through the rest of your day.
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When those moments of ‘In-Between Time’ strike, opportunity arrives! Any give day, those 10-15 Minute transitional periods add up. Make the most of them by taking care of e-mails, cleaning up your work station, or for increasing the order of your life.
A third, rarely commended piece of advice pertains to knowing your limits. Don’t commit to an obligation or event that is not worth your time! In an age where taking care of the bare necessities is overwhelming enough, remember to always do what is best for your health and happiness.
Running between school and the office while juggling errands in between requires a resolute approach to Time Management. Tackle the hardest task first, manage what you can in between, and spare yourself of undesirable engagements. Has this article enhanced your fitness for rolling with the punches?