Some people go to work each and every day merely to collect a paycheck. They are getting paid for their time, that’s it. However, the rest of us want to actually move up in the company. We want to get recognized for our hard work and we want to succeed in today’s competitive business world. The only way to get recognized, move up and impress the powers that be is to maximize your employee time management. Employee time management involves working smarter, not harder. The first step in employee time management is to make a priorities list. read more

As Neil Armstrong disembarked from the space shuttle, he uttered these words, “One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” If you remember that historic first walk on the moon’s surface, you will understand why one small step at a time is the basic tenet needed to break your goals down into measurable steps. read more

When asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you may say “exercise more often.” That is not a goal, but a vague statement. If you state with certainty, “exercise 20 minutes every other day,” then you are setting a goal that is focused and achievable.
Let’s explore some techniques on how to focus on your goals and achieve more results. read more

You have just started college, and are very excited with your new surroundings. You are getting use to your classes, as well as your new living arrangement. Gone are the days when you had a structured school day. You have classes intermittently throughout the day, and you have met new friends to go out with at night. So, with all of the things on your calendar, you are in need of some effective time management. read more

A business manager of a major auto manufacturer has set a five-year goal for himself. At the tender age of 29, he has accomplished all but one; buying a home. “This,” he states definitively, “will occur at age 35.” read more

If you’ve ever been to New York, specifically walked the streets of Manhattan, you will immediately notice everyone is rushing around, seemingly clueless as to where they are going. Typical of major cities, visitors always ask, “Where is everyone running to?” Actually, the question should be, “Why is everyone in such a hurry?” read more

Does this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning; have your coffee; read your list of things to do today; then go back to bed. Is this procrastination, or a more serious problem? If it occurs more than once; it is. However, people procrastinate for a variety of reasons such as; fear of failing or succeeding; poor organizational skills; and sometimes, a lack of self-esteem. Let’s explore these particular areas and offer a few easy tips in overcoming procrastination. read more

How can negative self-esteem spill over into your life and affect everything you say and do? Read this one particular account, and ask yourself if it has a familiar ring. read more

When you first go to college, the entire concept can seem overwhelming. You have your class schedule, you have your books and you’re ready to go but now you have to learn the campus outlay, you have to attend your classes, study hard and still have time for a social life. How on earth are you going to accomplish all that, get good grades, make friends and have fun and graduate on time? Just thinking of it is enough to send the most calm person in the world into a panic attack. Don’t worry. You just need a little college time management help. Developing college time management skills involves setting priorities, creating effective study habits and making sure you put work before play. There’s time in your daily routine for everything, even fun, you just have to schedule it correctly. read more

Your boss is breathing down your neck. He needs this report and he needs it now. However, you’re supposed to be planning the company picnic, you’re supposed to be scheduling your bosses flight to Japan for a meeting with the bigwigs next month and a hundred other duties that he’s piled on your plate. How are you supposed to get all that done and still have time for your family and social life without going crazy? Relax, all you need is a little business time management. Business time management involves putting all your priorities in order from most important to least important duties and then performing those duties accordingly. By scheduling everything out, you’ll become less stressed out, you’ll perform better and you’ll even impress that powers that be who hold the key to your raises and promotions. read more