The document provides tips and strategies for effective time management. It discusses identifying priorities and values, setting goals, scheduling tasks, overcoming procrastination habits, and making small changes to optimize time. Specific tips include starting the day earlier, planning outfits and meals ahead of time, combining errands, and leaving buffer time between appointments. The document is authored by Jacquie Ross and promotes her time management and organizing services.

1. It’s Time to Take Back
Control of Your Time!
By Jacquie Ross
CastAway the Clutter!
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2. A Secret to Getting Everything Done
"Do something every day
that you don't want to do;
this is the golden rule for
acquiring the habit of
doing your duty without
pain.“ ~ Mark Twain
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3. Time Management Basics
EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT is to
CLARIFY WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
AND WHAT YOU VALUE THE MOST & DO AS MANY
OF THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN EACH DAY.
.
• What are your values?
• What’s important to you?
• Identify activities that do not add value to your life.
• Set some long term and short term goals.
• Write down short term goals in your calendar/to-do list
• Make a plan and…
• Schedule ACTION steps to reach your goals.
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4. What is your motivation?
1. Feel less overwhelmed
and more in control
2. Less frustration and
stress
3. More productive
4. More quality time
5. More time to eat proper
meals and exercise
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5. What is your motivation? cont’d..
6. More time for
relaxation
7. Less procrastination
8. More time for
organization
9. Meet deadlines
10. Be on time
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6. How to Set Goals
Goal must be clear and
concrete
Goal must be
measurable
Goal must be in writing
Goal must be realistic
and achievable
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7. 6 Time Management Myths
1. Myth: Time can be managed.
2. Myth: The longer or harder you
work the more you accomplish.
3. Myth: If you want something
done right, do it yourself.
4. Myth: You should try to do the
most in the least amount of time.
5. Myth: Technology will help you
to do it better, faster.
6. Myth: Get more done and you’ll
be happier.
Source: Andrew Berner

8. Identify Your Time Wasters
1. Email
2. Social Media – Facebook, Twitter,
Forums, Blog Reading etc.
3. Television
4. Internet browsing
5. Telephone/Text interruptions
6. Procrastination
7. Inability to say no
8. Dealing with junk mail etc.
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9. Are you a procrastinator?
Cluttered rooms
Expanding to-do list
Missed appointments
Always under pressure
Perfectionist
Frequently reschedules
appointments or meetings
Can’t say no.
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10. Excuses for Procrastinating
I don’t have time
I’m too tired
I have too many other
things to do
Once I get through this
___, I’ll get started
I don’t know where to
start
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11. 5 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination
1. Ask yourself why.
2. Regularly set goals with
deadlines.
3. Decide on a reward.
4. Start small.
5. Be accountable to
someone else.
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12. 5 Time Management Tips for Busy People
1. Begin your day 15-30 minutes earlier.
2. Spend 10 minutes every evening writing down what
you would like to achieve the next day.
3. Combine your errands whenever possible.
4. Every evening, plan your outfit, set the breakfast table
and pack lunches to prepare for the next day.
5. When scheduling your day, leave room in between
appointments.
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13. Stop and think
Why am I doing this?
What will happen if I
choose not to do it?
What can someone
else do?
What can I do more
efficiently?
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14. Stop or Delegate!
Pare down activities
Say No sometimes
Schedule “me” time
Cleaning service
Personal Assistant
Service
Take a good look Organizing Service
at your schedule
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Clutter! www.CastAwaytheClutter.com

15. What changes can you make today?
To get started, make a list. Write down a list of the habits you
want to change, and for each habit, write down one small step
to make it happen. Here’s an example:
Habits I have now New habits I want to implement
Late for appointments Leave room in between
appointments
Procrastination Set a goal and get an
accountability partner
Clutter Hire a professional organizer
and create a plan to de-clutter
Late bills, resulting in late fees. Create a bill paying schedule
and set recurring reminders.
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Clutter! www.CastAwaytheClutter.com

16. Register for a FREE De-Clutter Course!
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17. CTC Organizing Projects Before & After
Decluttering & Organizing:
Basements, Kitchens, Bedrooms,
Bathrooms, Paperwork, Garages,
Playrooms, Hobby Rooms,
Family Rooms and more.
Personal & Group
Coaching
Virtual Organizing

18. Services Jacquie Ross
Home Organizing Professional Organizer,
Virtual Organizing Certified Life Coach,
Life/Family Coaching Certified Parent/Youth/Family
Presentations Coach, Speaker, Author
THANK YOU!
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