Most of us firmly believe that if only there were a few more hours in a day, we could actually complete our extensive to-do lists and find more time for fun. However, the factor robbing you of your productivity isn’t really time itself; it is your own behaviors that waste precious minutes and keep you from completing tasks.
The good news is that those behaviors can be modified to help you manage your time wisely and get the most out of every day. Peruse these proven time management tips and get your schedule back in your own control once again.
A weekly activity schedule incorporates:
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Writing down your activities for each hour of the day
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For each hour, rating your mood
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Trying the activity schedule for one week
The advantages are that you will understand:
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Patterns
By keeping a log and noting when the mood change occurs and how, you can begin to notice a pattern.
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Why
Certain activities can affect mood, so schedules can often tell you the positive or negative impact that activity had. For example, on your busy day when you were working did you feel better or worse?
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If you or someone you know is experiencing depression symptoms (such as disruption in sleep, fatigue, loss of appetite, sadness), it is important to talk with a psychiatrist regarding counseling and/or medications. It is important to ask the doctor the following questions:
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How long will it take before the medication kicks in?
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What are the side effects of medications?
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Will I become addicted to the medication?
It is also important to understand that taking medication does not you are crazy. Depression is linked to natural brain chemicals (serotonin and/or norepinephrine) levels being decreased. Antidepressant medications work to increase these levels for a healthy balance.
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It has been about 6 weeks since I started a home fitness program called P90X. I can already see the progress it has made for me physically, but it has also taught me some personal development tips as well.
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Importance of routine and schedule
Whether it be with fitness or work-life, it is important to keep up a routine. P90x is set up so that you do one of exercise a day. Having a schedule and routine helps to commit and manage time more effectively.
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I always enjoy watching the Olympics. It is captivating to watch a variety of athletes competing both mentally and physically. Here are some athletes that have caught my eye and taught me about personal development.
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Strategy and strength
Evan Lysacek, American figure skater won the gold, not by doing what is perceived to be the most difficult move (”the quad”), but by putting together a program that highlighted his strengths.
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Courage through difficult times
Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette lost her mom days before the performance. It took tremendous strength for her to channel grief into a beautiful performance. She skated beautifully, connected with the fans, and skated amazingly for the memory of her mother.
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Recently I had the opportunity to go to the Northern Trust Open held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Here are five personal development tips that I witnessed at the tournament.
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Good sportsmanship
Golf is a unique sport in that although you are individually competing against one another, you are also cheering each other on. It is really great to hear players commending other players on their great golf shots. Good sportsmanship can be applied to non-sports activities as well. At work or at home, working together, supporting each other, all are great values and can help you succeed.
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