Managing Stress at Work
Some workplace stress is natural, and in some circumstances stress may contribute to increased productivity. Unfortunately for many of us, workplace stress exceeds the ‘beneficial’ level; the impact devastating. The American Medical Association recognizes excessive stress as a health risk. The American Psychological Association (APA) lists some of the effects of too much stress: Headaches; Gastrointestinal problems; Shortness of breath; Poor eating habits; Heart disease; Asthma; Depression and anxiety; Fatigue; and Decreased sexual...
read moreLearning New Time Management Skills: Books vs. Live Training
One of the biggest complaints voiced by new and small business owners is lack of time. Where does the day go? Why is it so hard to accomplish what you had planned? You are likely very skilled at what got you started as a business owner in the first place, but like many entrepreneurs you struggle with time management – a crucial business management skill. Developing this ability can be tricky. Sorting through piles of available information on the topic to try and understand all the right strategies, and then determine which ones will work...
read moreImprove Your Productivity with these Simple Time Management Strategies
“Don’t start your day until you have it finished on paper first.” ~ Jim Rohn Your productivity and effectiveness suffer when you don’t manage your time well. Don’t expect to become an expert in time management overnight; but do start somewhere. These simple time management strategies will help create organization and efficiency in your business. Plan and Prioritize your Work Make a list of what you need to accomplish today. Ask yourself questions. Does the entire job need to be finished today? What will happen if I don’t get...
read moreTime Management: Five Substantial Benefits
“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ~ H. Jackson Brown As a business owner you likely recognize that effective time management is the key to productivity and that ineffective time management is highly detrimental to your business. Fortunately, time management skills can be learned. However, as with many skills, people resist the changes...
read moreEffective Time Management Strategies for Busy Business Owners
As a business owner you likely believe in that old saying, “time is money”. And for entrepreneurs trying to grow their business wasted time does equal wasted money, even if in an indirect way. If you’re like many small business owners you are often stressed, tired and feeling like there are not enough hours in a day. Adopting these 3 simple strategies will help reduce the stress and improve the chances of success for even the most harried business owner: 1. Know your Time Wasting Traps Many of us fall prey to time-wasters that eat up...
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