Just because you have a busy schedule doesn’t mean you’re good at time management. In fact, you may pack your schedule with too many tasks, making you more stressed and less effective.
Sometimes getting more done means planning less. In this episode of our Productivity Edge series, you’ll learn how to avoid the trap of a busy schedule. This is a tip you can use right away to get more free time at work.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How can I stop packing my busy schedule?
- What’s a good time management tip?
- How do I get more free time at work?
- How do I get more done at work?
Video Transcript
Has you work day become an overpacked suitcase? A lot of high performers believe they will achieve greatness by packing their schedules, making sure every minute is filled.
It’s not a bad idea but the problem is you don’t exist in a vacuum, where nothing else happens because you know there’s gonna be interruptions throughout the day. There’s gonna be unexpected requests, things that are gonna pull you away from your precious, packed schedule.
Make sure, throughout the day, you leave a few holes. These allow you, catch up, get back on track because otherwise what happens is the work that you’ve set aside, that you plan to do for that day. It either won’t get done or you gonna have to rush to get it done.
Don’t think of open time as unused time because I’m guessing more times than not you’ll take advantage of it. There will be days when you don’t need that extra time. That’s not a problem.
Use that to step back and do some strategic thinking, work on some other projects, or just give yourself a break. A packed schedule leads to a lot of stress. Open it up a little bit.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s ongoing Productivity Edge video series will make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
Got a productivity problem? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
About Ken Okel
Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: his video page.
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