Decision Making vs Procrastination 6

Activity Logs

Activity logs are useful tools for auditing the way that we use time. They can also help track the changes in energy, alertness and effectiveness throughout the day.

By analysing an activity log we can identify and eliminate time-wasting tasks. We need to carry out the important tasks during times we’re most alert.

 Decision-Making Tool Selection

Whilst implementing a range of tools we must also ensure the appropriate structures are in place. This may be a reward, an accountability partner, identifying the negative consequences of not taking the appropriate action.

As we discover appropriate tools, plan to break the process down into smaller achievable steps that will deliver early wins necessary for momentum.

Time Management

Personal time management skills are essential. As these skills are developed, workload is controlled and stress of work overload is alleviated.

Key to effective time management is an important shift in focus:

Concentrate on results, not on being busy – on the things that matter the most. This can be expressed as the Pareto Principle, The 80:20 Rule. 20% of our time delivers 80% of the results.