Time Management Strategies – Part 1 of 5

Whether you are an Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Employee or Stay-at-home Mom, there’s one thing that’s true for all. Everyday, you get 24 hours and that’s it! You might need more but the fact of the matter is, your time bank account gets the same deposit every single day and this will never, ever change.

Is your time bank account overdrawn? Are you using your time wisely or wasting it on non-essentials?

Learning how to effectively manage one’s time tends to be on the top of the list for most of us. What’s interesting is that there are so many resources out there on this topic so it brings up the question of “Why do we continue to struggle in this very important area?”

Here’s what I’ve discovered through working with others. You must find the system that works best for you. There’s not a one size fits all when it comes to time management because every one of is unique. We all have a different personality and a set of values that makes us tick. If you don’t consider these two essential aspects of who you are, most time management systems will fall short because they don’t “fit” for you.

And here’s what ends up happening. You find the newest idea on time management and without much thought you make a commitment to try it. You use it for awhile and before you know it, you find yourself doing what you’ve always done. You end up defaulting to your autopilot behavior and it creates doubt, shame and frustration because you just don’t seem to be very good at managing your time. The worst thing about this is that not only do you find yourself wasting time, but you now also have the negative self-talk raging within which chips away at your value and worth.

Does this sound familiar? I see this happening over and over again for the women I partner with as their coach. Today, I am taking a stand for all of your hearts as I say “no more” to this crazy making cycle. Starting today, we are going to look at what needs to be done to change this unhealthy and draining pattern.

I do hope you’ll join me on this journey as I write about this topic in a series of upcoming blogs. So here’s what you need to do first…Grab your calendar and block out 30-minutes in your schedule for the next 7 days so you can take action on the steps being shared.

As we get started, we are going to take a look inward. You need to find out how you’re wired and discover what matters most first because this valuable information is what will stop triggering the unhealthy pattern I mentioned above.

So today, I invite you to take a free on-line personality test to find out how you are wired as you learn more about your unique personality and the strengths and weaknesses associated with it. This test will take you about 30-minutes or less. As you go through the process, don’t over think or analyze your answers. Go with your first instinct and move on to the next question, giving yourself permission to let all of your emotions bubble to the surface.

Tomorrow I will share my knowledge as a Certified Personality Trainer and show how your unique personality plays into managing your time. I hope you’ll subscribe to receive the daily updates at www.shannonbruce.com so you can break free of this unhealthy cycle to create a thriving life and prosperous business!

After you take the free on-line personality test, I invite you to post your comments…What’s your unique personality? How do you think your personality is helping or hindering you when it comes to time management?

Let the transformation begin!