Author: Paul Michael / Source: Wise Bread
Time is finite. We all have 24 hours a day, and seven days a week, to achieve our goals. However, it seems like some people have tons of free time, and others never have enough hours in the day. If you are constantly struggling to find the time to get stuff done, you probably need a little more discipline in your life.
Here are 10 classic time management fails — that many of us struggle with — and how to fix them. (See also: 8 Reasons Time Is Worth More Than Money)1. You are a masterful procrastinator
Remember those homework assignments that we put off until the last second? Or deadlines at work that we’re desperately trying to meet the night before? We’ve all done it. You convince yourself that there’s just not enough time in the day to do what you need to do, but tomorrow you can get it done. Of course, when tomorrow turns into today, the same thought takes over again, and eventually, it becomes a last-minute rush and you find yourself muttering “I wish I had more time.” Thing is, you had it. You just didn’t have enough discipline to make use of it.
Stop waiting for tomorrow. Even if you can’t finish it today, you can still get started. Start breaking down your tasks and goals into smaller, more manageable steps you can accomplish each day, eventually leading you to the finish line. (See also: How to Add an Extra Hour to Your Day)
2. You don’t take advantage of modern technology
Now more than ever, we have all the tools we need to become masters of time management. You have, at your fingertips, some of the best apps available to help you organize your time down to the second, including calendars, reminders, task managers, list makers, and so much more.
If you are constantly wishing you had more time, but are not taking advantage of these great (and usually free) tools, you’re missing out. Once you start using them, it will become second nature. (See also: Organize 8 Key Areas of Your Life With These 17 Smart Apps)3. You haven’t established a morning routine
One of the easiest ways to get better with time management is to start off the day in the right frame of mind. A morning routine can be tough to establish, especially if some mornings are way different from others. Do what you can to carve out 30 minutes that will set you on the right track for the rest of the day. It can be as simple as a quick shower, drinking coffee while catching up on the morning news, a brisk walk around the block, and five minutes of meditation. Do whatever works for you. But do it daily, and it will ground you for a less hectic day. (See also: 13 Things Successful People Do Every Morning)
4. You make too much time for fun
Isn’t it funny how there’s “not enough time to do everything,” but there’s always time to see that new movie, head to the ballgame, or go on a shopping trip? That’s just human nature. We make time for the fun stuff because it’s, well, fun.
However, you can’t really justify saying you don’t have enough time to get work or chores done when you easily make time for the fun things. Even laying in bed and giving the snooze…
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