by Hawkins | Feb 27, 2011 | General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management, Time Management Methods, Workplace productivity
The process of the Pomodoro Technique is made up of 5 stages: planning, tracking, recording, processing and visualizing. A Pomodoro is 30 minutes long and includes 25 minutes of work and a 5 minute break. Those using the Pomodoro Technique choose tasks they want to...
by Hawkins | Feb 7, 2011 | General, Goal Setting, Habits, planning, Productivity, Routines, Systems, Time Management, Workplace productivity
When it comes to having tasks hit our to-do list and calendar, typically, people schedule their tasks without thinking about it, with things getting put in your calendar at random or because they have importance in that moment. Once they’re on your schedule, it’s...
by Hawkins | Jan 27, 2011 | General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management, Workplace productivity
Part 2: To round out the list of things that you can begin to do right now to gain control over your workload, try implementing these habits: Work on the tasks that are important but not urgent- Usually people find themselves working on those things that are urgent...
by Hawkins | Jan 12, 2011 | General, Goal Setting, goals, planning, Productivity, Resolutions, Time Management
We’re well into the new year. The dust from the holidays is finally settling and things are back to normal. How much have you accomplished so far? Have you taken steps toward the things you said you wanted to do this year? Maybe you’ve already reached...
by Hawkins | Jan 10, 2011 | email, General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management, Workplace productivity
Chunking your time takes a true commitment from you and will take time to create as a new habit, but it’s well worth doing. Working in blocks of time can add value and will increase your productivity. Here are a few quick tips on chunking your time: Set a...
by Hawkins | Jan 7, 2011 | General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management
Time is our most precious resource and once we’ve spent it, it’s gone, so we have to manage well. when you stop to think about it, we really can’t manage time, but we can mange ourselves. To do so, you’ve got to have a tool to help you manage...
