Tweet15ShareShare159174 Shares You procrastinate. You avoid the work. You put things off. You do almost everything except the work you are supposed to be doing. To get more done, you need to be more direct. More direct in your intentions, your actions, and even in what you say.
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It’s Always Easier to Keep Up, than Catch Up
Tweet9ShareShare4655 Shares You are behind on your work. You know the feeling, and it’s not a good one. It causes stress, worry, and much wasted time. It could have been avoided if only you had kept up with your obligations and deadlines in the first place.
4 Signs that Your Big Goal Isn’t a Priority in Your Life
Tweet4ShareShare7680 Shares You have a big goal. (Everyone does…) You know what it is. Chances are, others in your life know it too. After all, you talk about it often. Yet, as much as you say it is your top priority, you don’t get to it. You need to ask, “Am I truly putting my […]
5 Reasons You Do Have Time to Plan Your Day
Tweet20ShareShare201221 Shares You may say to yourself, “I don’t have time to plan my day.” So, you rush out the door without a strategy or even a clue as to what you need to do and when you need to do it. Yet, your day would be less stressful and more productive if you took […]
Why You Should Write That Task Down RIGHT Now
Tweet13ShareShare8699 SharesYou think of that one todo. Or you come up with a brilliant million-dollar idea. Then later, it slips your mind. You can’t remember it, no matter how hard you try. Don’t let important ideas escape you, always write them down immediately.
Stop Trying to Escape Your Life, and Live It!
Tweet13ShareShare7588 Shares Too often I hear people say things like, “Things will be better when I…” or “Someday I am going to do…” But, “some day” seldom arrives. It stays in some imaginary future. Instead of trying to escape your current existence, live it to fullest.
21 Ways to Stop Rushing through Your Day
Tweet48ShareShare178226 Shares Does every day seem to be a mad rush from the moment you jump out of bed to when you fall back in bed at night? You’re not alone. Many people say they are always in a hurry throughout their day. Wouldn’t it be great if you could rush a little less through your […]
Is Your Time Management Garbage In, Garbage Out?
Tweet6ShareShare511 Shares Garbage In, Garbage Out is a concept in computer science meaning the quality of output is determined by the quality of the input. How many times have you seen a productivity tip, life hack or DIY video, found it amazing, but never used it. We find these “cool” ideas, but rarely implement them, even when we “share” […]
What Could You Accomplish in Six (and a Half) Years?
TweetShareShare88 Shares Six (and a half) years ago, I wrote my first blog post. Six (and a half) years later, Time Management Ninja continues to grow. This past year was the best year of TMN yet. I am stunned by the readership, fans, and sponsors that TMN has gained. In 2015, TMN stats included over […]
5 Ways a Positive Attitude Makes You More Productive
Tweet19ShareShare357376 Shares Do you head into your day with a positive outlook? Or do you dread starting your work day? Before you get too far, you might want to take a moment to check your mood. Your attitude, positive or negative, directly affects your ability to complete your tasks.