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Time Management Tips To Make More Money

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

While this article title says it all, one cant help but realize that in a way,l saving time is making money if the time saved is put to making money.  This is an approach that may seem a bit odd at first but when you reallly sit down to think about it, it’s true if time is money (there is a neat equation that ends up being the less you know the more you make) which in a metaphysical sense, could mean when we get out of our own way, we have the freedom to step outside of our little box and make more money, and be happier as well.  But that is the metaphysical version.  Read the article for the more practical reasons.


If you want to make more money, you need to manage your time very carefully and avoid anything which distracts you and takes you away from the primary focus. It is important to develop a clear methodology. Here are some suggestions.

Avoid the shiny objects syndrome. Many people who want to make money online get distracted with all the ads they see for the next big deal which promises instant wealth with no work, etc. etc. Avoid trying a lot of new programs since they are very distracting.

Choose a plan and stick with it. If you have decided that you want to promote affiliate products through article marketing, then develop a detailed plan and stick with it. To make money online does take work and there is no avoiding it.

Develop a daily set of plans and goals. Plan out what you need to accomplish that day. For example it might be to create and submit five articles on a particular topic. Create a checklist each day and then do whatever you can to accomplish that.

If you weren’t able to complete the goals you set out for the day, try to figure out why. Then revise your plans as necessary.

Check emails on a set schedule. Emails are very distracting. You may be working on an article and then…BLAM….you get an email from someone. You may stop to read it and respond to it. The next thing you realize is that it’s an hour later and you’ve totally lost your train of thought!

It is better to set specific times to review and respond to your emails. That way you can be focused on the things you need to get done. Try it. You’ll be amazed how much more efficient you can get.

Michelle Jayes lives in South Africa and works from home. She is the webmaster and owner of http://www.Online-Income-Business.com her internet based business for more ideas and online income opportunities

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What are the Benefits of Using a Time Management Planner?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Time management is a big idea for business owners and entrepreneurs.  Using time management techniques will allow businesses to get a better handle on their important business tasks which will allow them to be more efficient.  In this article, the author discusses using a time management planner and the benefits it creates for the business owner.  Read on for more.


Time Management is essential for all of us as human beings. We all wish to achieve something in life and the best way to do it is to approach it in a systematic and organized manner. Using a planner is a great way of managing time and reminding you of the important tasks that are pending and need to be attended to. What are the other benefits of a time management planner? Read on to find out.

Increases your Productivity

With a planner, you find yourself working more efficiently, and your productivity increases. You are able to do a lot more without spending too much effort on it. By keeping a tab of your appointments and tasks you did in a certain day, it helps you check where you lost and where you managed to gain some time for yourself. Since it is all down in black and white in front of you, you are able to get a clear picture of exactly how your time is being utilized.

Creates a Balance in Your Life

Yet another benefit that you get with your time management planner is that you are able to make some balance in your life. Poor organization of time leaves you with inadequate time for both your personal and professional life.

Since you are unable to fulfill either commitment well, you are left feeling dissatisfied. With a planner, you are able to see exactly what you are doing on which day, and there is no danger of personal and professional events clashing with each other. This way, you are able to enjoy both in their rightful places.

Reduces Your Stress Level

When things don’t go according to plan, or work doesn’t move according to schedule, you can become stressed out. If you are forever running behind one task or the other and completing them all in one go at the last minute, your stress levels are bound to sky rocket. Increased stress can lead to other problems like insomnia, weight gain, and lack of focus.

With a time management planner, you know what you have to achieve and what the corresponding deadline is. At a glance you are able to tell what is due when. With a planner, you can reclaim control of your life, and not just watch it spinning out of control.

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Victor Ghebre is the editor of Settinggoals101.com where you get practical tips and information on goal setting, motivation, leadership and more.


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TIME MANAGEMENT – NO!

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

I like this approach to time management because it subtly puts the focus on managing your life from an empowered place as opposed to a disempowered place. It comes from realizing what is truly important to you and focusing your time on that. We don’t realize how much time we waste on things that do not support us in our goals.
Read on for more insights to this different approach to time management.

Many people want to be coached to manage their time better. I say NO! to that. You cannot manage time anyway; it just keeps ticking away no matter what you do.

What you can do is manage yourself based on the two concepts I keep mentioning: self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Following are four principles to maximize the time that you have. They take time to incorporate into your life at the habit level. Don’t give up. Keep practicing.

1) GOOD ENOUGH

Accept that no human being is meant to do everything. We all have our uniqueness; things we do better than others and vice versa. Perfection is not a human condition. Cut yourself some slack and adopt the concept of “good enough”. You can rework your resume 50 times. Is it really so much better than a much earlier draft? You can shop for the perfect dress endlessly? Wasn’t the first one you tried and liked as good as the 15th? How much time did you spend past “good enough”? Demand higher standards of excellence where it really counts.

2) SPECIALNESS

Concentrate on excelling in what you do well, what you would enjoy doing better, and new areas you would like to learn. Delegate, hire, share, partner with people who complement you or can fill the needs you have in areas you don’t enjoy or do not know that well. Don’t ever berate yourself for not being able to do it all. Appreciate your talents and excellence and flaunt them. They are you, yours and very special. Let others have their specialness too. The results will not only save time but enrich and free you.

3) ENERGY AND TIME

Know and honor your energy levels. Are you a morning person, do you have an afternoon slump? Your time will be best used if you pace the tasks you have to do based on this knowledge. Do the most challenging at your peak energy time. Build in your Joy Breaks (see last month’s newsletter) both as rewards for finishing a formidable task and to refresh yourself at low energy periods.

4) FOCUS IN THE MOMENT

Develop habits that help you focus on what you are doing in the moment. Do not allow yourself to think of what you have to do next while you are doing what you are doing. Put a “do not disturb” sign on your door and do not take phone calls. By putting everything else out of your mind while focusing on the task at hand, you will be using your time efficiently. If you get stuck on something, take a break. Move to something else, get the information you need to continue, change scenery, stretch, whatever it takes, but don’t sit there stuck.

Note: The suggestions I make are not one dimensional or simple. The questions I suggest you ask yourself have multiple answers and may be different on different days. I suggest you keep them all in a file or notebook and refer back to them regularly. You will gain a lot if you do.

Dorene Lehavi, Ph.D. is principal of Next Level Business and Professional Coaching. She coaches Professionals and Business Partners and teaches teleclasses on techniques to break through barriers to the next level. Dr. Lehavi offers a complimentary coaching session so you can experience how coaching can work for you. Visit http://www.CoachingforYourNextLevel.com

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