Successful Time Management For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Icons Used in This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Beyond the Book

Where to Go From Here

Part I: Beginning the Revolution: Simple Steps to Start With

Chapter 1: The Essence of Good Time Management: Organizing Yourself

Planning in Advance

Achieving peace of mind

Activating your subconscious mind

The 1,000 percent return

Assemble all that is needed

Handle everything — just once

Grabbing the Three Keys to Personal Organization

Stepping back to evaluate

Developing neatness habits

Refuse to excuse

Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success

Getting to Know Yourself

Assessing your strengths and weaknesses

Naming goals to give you direction

Assigning a monetary worth to your time

Identifying your rhythm to get in the zone

Following a System

Scheduling your time and creating a routine

Organizing your surroundings

Overcoming Time-Management Obstacles

Communicating effectively

Circumventing interruptions

Getting procrastination under control

Making decisions: Just do it

Garnering Support While Establishing Your Boundaries

Balancing work and time with family and friends

Streamlining interactions with co-workers and customers

Keeping Motivation High

Chapter 3: Linking Time Management to Life Goals

Understanding Why You Need to Put Your Goals on Paper

Establishing Your Fabulous 50

What do you want to have?

What do you want to see?

What do you want to do?

What do you want to give?

Who do you want to become?

Labeling and Balancing Your Fabulous 50

Assigning ...