CAM Partners Share Expert Advice On How To Manage Your Time

NEW YORK - April 18, 2015 - PRLog -- CAM Partners

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CAM Partners Share Expert Advice On How To Manage Your Time

Dallas, TX, April 2015 – Sometimes on waking up at the crack of dawn you find yourself bursting with energy and ready to own your to-do list and make things happen, then the day disappears and you haven’t made so much as a dent on what you wanted to accomplish.

Sometimes all it takes is a string of wise words that can shift our attitudes and guide us to getting more out of ourselves and our days.

1. The Power of “No”

“Learn to say ‘no’. For some of us, it’s not about just working long hours; it’s about taking on too much work that requires us to work those long hours.”  ~Alan Henry, Lifehacker.

Too many times, we try to get too much done instead of setting our priorities. We think more is more even when we know less is more. This is especially the case when you take on non-critical tasks and push down projects that actually contribute to the growth of your business. Just say no to the things that aren’t essential so you can zero in your focus on what really matters.

2. Get by with a little help from your apps

“Get a reminder app for everything. Do not trust your own brain for your memory.” ~Julien Smith, Breather

Being productive is not only about doing more at work but also in other areas of our lives. Creating reminders allows us to empty our heads of distractions so we can focus on what’s immediately necessary. There is nothing worse than a nagging feeling of forgetting something so schedule a time to map out your weeks or even the next three days and have peace of mind while you’re getting stuff done.

3. A Hurdle is Something You Jump Over, Not Stare At

“The hardest part is often just starting. Once things are moving, momentum is on your side.” ~Jonathan Mead, Paid to exist.

with just enough time to hesitate and overthink a task, we often create self-imposed barriers that inhibit us to just dive right in. We can point to fear as the culprit because seemingly complex tasks are the ones that yield higher risk or reward. If we’re afraid we can’t do a good enough job, it’s likely we’ll make excuses not to tackle it right away. Give your head a shake. Tell yourself no matter what, it’s not life or death, and go for it. You might even surprise yourself.

4. A Journey of a 1000 Miles Begins with One Step

“Break the unreasonable down into little reasonable chunks. A big goal is only achieved when every little thing that you do every day gets you closer to that goal.” ~Maren Kate Donovan, Escaping the 9 to 5.

Approach a problem like a puzzle – one piece at a time.

5. Schedule

Meetings don’t just take up the time they are scheduled but they absorb the time before (for preparation, traveling) and after (traveling, refocusing) and before you know it, it’s lunch or another meeting, or time to check emails, or whatever it is that isn’t real work. Just remember answering an email and attending a meeting aren’t automatically achievements unless you get something done!

For additional information, contact a member of the CAM Partners administration team at pr@campinternational.org