Category Archives: TIme Killers

5 Ways to Tune Out Your Social Network While You’re Working

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

In today’s distraction-heavy world, staying focused while we work is tough. Social networking sites in particular are very good at stealing our attention and interrupting our time management.  They have all the makings of a perfect Time Killer: easy to … Continue reading →

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Schedule Your “When”

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Often when we say we “haven’t gotten around to” something, what we really mean is that we haven’t committed to a deadline and tried. When a boss or supervisor is checking up on us, we’re forced to finish our tasks, … Continue reading →

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What Your Shopping Says About Your Time Management

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Standing in the middle of Best Buy at 2:00am on Black Friday, I couldn’t help but think of time management. Maybe it was the sleep deprivation, or a desperate attempt to occupy my mind with something other than the constant … Continue reading →

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Improving Your Time Management Willpower

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Time management and willpower go hand in hand. Creating a plan for your day that maximizes your time is only half the battle. Finding the willpower to tune out distractions and carry out that plan in an efficient manner can … Continue reading →

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Mind The Gap

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

When we take a look at our workday, it may seem as though our schedules are packed full. However, if we look closely, there are hidden pockets of untapped time that we let go to waste every day. These unused … Continue reading →

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The 26-Hour Workday

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

When we are faced with a mountain of work, we frequently long for more hours in the day. “If I only had more time!” we cry in despair. We assume that if we simply had more time available to us, … Continue reading →

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Unplugging Your Day

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

We use technology for everything. We use it to manage our communication, organize our finances, keep track of our schedules and even supplement our social lives. Email, word processing, social networking sites and Google have become mainstays in our daily … Continue reading →

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Time Management Leftovers

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

This week, many of us will surely be eating a ton of Thanksgiving leftovers, but what about your time management leftovers? The days after Thanksgiving are famous for turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, cold sweet potatoes, the last piece of pumpkin … Continue reading →

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What is Parkinson’s Law?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

This summer, Parkinson’s Law has had an interesting effect on my time management. Parkinson’s Law: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” Basically, the more time you have available to do something, the longer it’s … Continue reading →

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My Facebook Challenge

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

This summer, a time management battle of epic proportions is being fought on a quiet little street in Phoenix Arizona. The stand off is between my productivity and my most addictive Time Killer: Facebook. During the school year, I have … Continue reading →

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