How did that New Year’s Resolution go?

The change to a new year often prompts people to make some changes in their life.  So if you are one of them how did that News Year’s Resolution go?  That is if you set one?  If it did not go so well then you might want to re-evaluate your implementation of the new habit.

Remember to make any behaviorial change it takes 21 days of consistent repetition for the new habit to become part of your life.  If there is an addictive nature to the old habit the new habit formation period is 35 days.  And if you break the habit formation period the next day you pick up the new habit it is day 1!

What helps you organize your time?

I am curious what kind of system you use to help us organize your time?  Paper based system, electronic system or………..?

There are many ways to organize your time/calendar and I am curious what you find effective.

Post a comment please as I am gathering some information for future posts.

THANKS,

Craig

I don’t have time……..

I’m sure you have either used or heard the phrase, “I don’t have time.”

The great dividing line between success and failure can be expressed in five words; “I did not have time”. Franklin Field

The challenge is being clear about what is most important to do and to stay focused.  “Everything” can’t be done.  But there’s always enough time for the important things.

Time for an examination?

The life which is unexamined in not worth living.
Plato

If you only react to what life gives you and don’t evaluate and plan for options, you are at the whim of others and have no control over your life and time!

Effective self management (time management) requires thought and reflection. If you aren’t why not?

Maybe time for a check up with a personal coach?

Time Flies!

“Time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.” – Robert Orben.

Where did the Summer go is what we hear now! It’s that time of year where there are many changes to our daily routines and managing those changes are some times a challenge. Remember planning your day where you look at ALL of the things you are trying to get done is vitally important. “Plan your day, work your plan.”

Free time for YOU!

Ever have unexpected moments of free time?  You say “what free time” I am too busy?

Truth is that there is time within your day that is suddenly unstructured.  Events such as trains crossing your path or meeting ending early or a project completed before you thought it would.  These are great opportunities to do something fun or for yourself.

When I get stopped by a train, I turn off my car and pull out my planner and do some personal planning.  Or can you use this event as an opportunity to practice your deep breathing and relax.  Too often what is your first response to a train making you stop your car……………Stress or thinking some choice words.

Remember that you CAN find and use those unexpected moments of free time.

Change in 2010?

How is next year going to be different than this year if nothing changes?  This is the time of the year that people set New Year’s resolutions and I think that is a good thing.  But too many people don’t know how to work the process of change.

*First you need to set goals in various areas of your life.

*You need to clarify those goals

*Break the goals down and on a regular basis work on the goals.

This is the fast forward overview.  For more information on the process check out the tips section of www.gainingtime.com

Here’s to an improved new year!

Can Santa help?

Just like Santa, you’ better make a list and check it twice!

Surviving the Holidays can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.  It takes a plan!  Make one of all the things you need to do and then schedule time to do them.  If you don’t make time for them, life will take the time and schedule it for you!

Also check your attitude when you get “stressed out.”  Often our reaction is negative versus positive.  Instead when you get “stressed out” during the Holidays, ask yourself the question, “How can I enjoy this moment or new challenge?”

Here’s to thriving during the Holidays and actually enjoying them?

Where’s the plan?

Isn’t it easlier to get somewhere when you know the way?

Same thing is true in life.  without a map or a plan to help guide you your life is …….

As we approach the end of the year it is a good time to reflect on the past year and develop plans to for the upcoming year.  A personal coach can assist with this process.  Why not contact “The Timeman” and find out from a free coaching session how he can assist you?

www.gainingtime.com for additional information

Get out of the backseat and into the driver’s seat of your life!  Create the life you want, not the life you don’t want!

First post

Welcome to the blog of gainingtime.com!

I will post periodically and you can also view previous time management tips at http://www.gainingtime.com/timetips.htm

If you are looking for more time, you need to look at what are you focusing on both mentally and by what you are doing.

You have a very powerful and helpful tool inside your head, called your brain.  It is a very quick moving organ that can assist you or get in the way.  What you focus on grows!  If you focus on the bad things going on in your life, guess what?  Things don’t get better!

Focus on what you want to happen and your brain will assist you.

You need to take control your your internal dialogue and not let it take control of you!

This is just one of many things you could do to gain more time in your life.  More tips at the website and more to come with this blog.

Coach Craig

www.gainingtime.com