Poor Time Management Flows From Lack Of Purpose
ByI started a coaching call yesterday by saying I was feeling bogged down with everything I have on my plate at the moment. Supervising the outsource worker is taking way more energy and time than I imagined it would. Then there’s my own work I’m trying to keep on top of. Plus keeping an eye on The Challenge by Ed Dale. And, then there’s all the personal stuff.
However, there’s been a niggling thought at the back of mind lately, that some of this activity is just filling in time. I’m doing it because it’s there. Not because I’m consciously choosing to do it. I drift into it and the tasks expand to fill the space.
During the course of the call my coach mentioned she had a few potential internet marketing coaching clients she would like to send my way and would I, during the next week, think about whether or not I’d like to take them on and if I had the time to do so.
My response was a very decisive “I will make the time”.
Suddenly all this being bogged down was out the window and I knew, without a doubt, I would do whatever I needed to in order to make space for these coaching clients. And, in the prcoess I reconnected with what is really important to me.
The focus shifted from an internet marketing business in its own right, to an internet marketing business as grist for the mill of my life. I remembered what it is I’m about. What I’m truly trying to create here, and in that moment the time management issues fell away.
If you’re feeling bogged down or find you don’t have enough hours in the day, it’s usually because you’re not clear about what you’re really about. When you know what you’re up to it’s easier to say “no” to those things that aren’t really moving you towards your goal.
If you don’t have a strong sense of purpose for your day – no personal mission – you will be pulled in all directions. It’s very hard to say “no” when there’s no real “yes” that you’ve created for yourself.
When you have something in your life that really excites you it’s easier to say “no” to the other stuff.
Coaching is that thing for me. And I will make time for it.
What is it for you? And, more importantly, are you actively creating it?
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Some quotes to consider.
“It strikes! one, two,
Three, four, five, six. Enough, enough, dear watch,
Thy pulse hath beat enough. Now sleep and rest;
Would thou could’st make the time to do so too;
I’ll wind thee up no more.” ~Ben Jonson
“Killing time isn’t murder, it’s suicide” -unknown
Time doesn’t exist only life. When we spend our time drifting from task to task it is because we think our time is unlimited. – me
Memento Mori
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
I’m glad you’re excited, have fun at the wedding.
HB
Hi Gillian, I miss your updates. You were in a very similar position to me so would love to know how you are getting on…
Thanks for saying so Nigel. Will be writing an update soon.
Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year!
Gillian
Hi Gillian,
thanks for your post, how true its is when your not sure where you are headed its really difficult to get anything done. Its so important to keep your goals in sight and then work out a way of getting through the stepping stones to get to them. Managing your time then becomes obvious and clear.
thanks again for your great tips.
chris x