What are You Doing with Your Time?

Have you ever said these words; "I didn't have time to do that" or "I just don't have enough time to get everything done"? If not those words, something similar I'll bet! Time for a reality check. We all have the same amount of time each day, 24 hours (that's 1440 minutes if you're counting). That seems like plenty of time to me. And since we all choose what we do with that time, it seems more appropriate to say, "I chose to do other things with my time".
OK, now that I have your attention, may I make a suggestion? Start keeping track of what you really do with your time, and you may see why you aren't getting the most important things done, or maybe not accomplishing your goals. I have a worksheet you can download for *Free* from my website (click on this link) Time Worksheet.pdf that will help you track what your day really is like.
If you're faint of heart just try tracking one day. If you're really brave, try a whole week. Make sure to REALLY look at where you are spending your time. No more guessing, agreed?
Be sure to put down your TV time, commute time, long lunches as well as the activities that make you money and lead to your success such as marketing, face time or phone time with clients and prospects. Then rank your activities A, B, or C according to their importance.
Now, after you pick your jaw up off the floor, vow to never say "Oh, I didn't have time to do that" again. Instead replace it with "I choose what I do with my time and I am responsible for the results". So with all that extra time you have now, here is one suggestion that will make a huge change in your life.
Spend 30 minutes each day (about 2% of your time) reading books or listening to audio programs that enhance your self esteem, improve your business skills or develop more expertise in your field. In just one year you will have spent over 180 hours educating yourself! Now who says you don't have enough time?

© 2007 Steve O'Sullivan

Business Success Coach and Speaker Steve O'Sullivan is the publisher of 'The LifeLine' bi-weekly small biz improvement ezine. If you're ready to make a serious impact on your business, make more money, and get more done in less time, get your FR*EE tips and tools now at www.SOSimpact.com.