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Time is limited…and once it is gone, it's gone!!! Being organized can help you make the most of your time by completing tasks faster and more deliberately.

Five Steps of Organization

1. Set goals
   In order to get anything done on time, you should always have goals in mind.



2. Set Short Term Objectives to Reach These Goals
   Make a list of everything that needs to be done to achieve your goal (a To Do List-see below).



3. Set Priorities
   Make a list from most important to least important.



4. Keep a Calendar for Each Day
   Include time for yourself and time for the unexpected.



5. Act
   Be consistent and follow your planned schedule, otherwise you'll find yourself falling behind.

To Do List
Steps in Developing your "To Do" List

1. List everything that has a high priority today and may not get done without special permissions.



2. Look over your list, prioritize by giving each item and "A", "B", or "C". Put aside the "C"s for now.



3. Taking a look at your "A" and "B" items, prioritize those by giving the top ranked item "A1", the next item "A2", and so on. Repeat this step with the "B" items.



4. You now have a prioritized list. Complete task "A1", then "A2", and so on. If you have a few minutes and can sneak a "C" in there, do it!

Things to Consider

• Think about when your prime time of the day is (the time where you can work/concentrate most effectively). Plan to do you "A1"s and "A2"s during this time.
• Some days you may get everything done on your list and other days you may just get through the "A"s. One rarely reaches the bottom of a to-do list.
• It's not completing the list that is important, but rather making the best use of your time.
• Plan and write the objectives/activities that will get you closer to your long-term goals. They need to be part of your to-do list, too.
• Make sure your to-do list includes personal time. You deserve it. Take 10-15 minutes to get recharged. Take a walk, read a magazine, get away from your work. You'll be better for it.
• Three questions to ask yourself when re-evaluating how you spend your time:
1. . Am I spending time on something less important than on something more important?
   
2. Am I spending most of each day moving towards or closer to my goals (at least 5 minutes per day)?
   
3. Of the time I spend in what I have to do, how much is really important? In so far as I can choose, am I living the life I really want to live?

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