The 15 Minute Workout: The Organizing Equation
Call to action – You do the math
If your daily life is running amok, now is the time to get your life in order. You don’t have to be a genius to make this happen.
As humorist Erma Bombeck wisely stated, “I don’t have stress, but I am sure that I am a carrier.” To ease stress, try using my organizing equation to get you started and where you want to be this year and beyond.
Step One – Analysis 5 minutes
TM + DA + PS + IC + YC = AOL
Time Management + Daily Assessment + Personalized Systems + Initiating Change + Your Commitment = An Organized Life
The first part of the equation is the lifeblood of success. Time has a life of its own – it keeps moving on no matter how much you wish it to stop!
The Organizing Equation factors in the reality that we can’t change time (there are 24 hours in a day no matter what we do) but we can manage our lives to make better use of time.
Step Two – Create a plan of attack 2 minutes
It’s been said, “Don’t manage time, manage yourself.” So, how well do you manage yourself? Let’s find out.
Step Three – Do It 8 minutes
Rate how well each of the following sentences describes you.
|
Frequently |
Seldom |
Never |
I always use a snooze alarm to wake up. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I always feel rushed when leaving my home or office. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I’m never quite sure what I’m scheduled to do today. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I have trouble delegating. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I often multi-task to save time. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I seldom give myself permission to say no. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I find goal-setting a waste of my time. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I work better under pressure. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I spend a lot time on non-priority tasks. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I’m easily distracted by interruptions. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I get frustrated by too many options and information. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I tend to respond to the “loudest voice.” |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I’m a procrastinator. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I want things to be perfect. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I enjoy consuming more and more to try and live comfortably. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I’m always late. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I call to reschedule appointments. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
I’m overwhelmed. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
TOTALS: |
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Scoring: Add up the points to learn how well you manage time.
25-36: It’s time to regain control
12-24: It’s time to review.
0-11: Congratulations! You’ve got control over the time bandit.
If your organizing equation shows you need to review or regain control, contact A Place For Everything today!
TIP: Don’t forget, if it takes 15 minutes or less…..try to do it now!
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