Hello Everyone.

If you are like me, it is the time to think about time: how I’ve used (or misused) it in 2012, and what I would want to do about it in 2013.

I just read this article and liked the time management tips it contains.  I’m sure we’re all familiar with them.  Let’s see if some influence our goals for a productive 2013!

http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/6-things-really-productive-people-do.html?cid=em01017week50&nav=su

Read it, clip it , save it, share it!

@stevecurran Good for you, Steve! Since we can’t extend the length of each day, we can at least try to make the most of it –and still have a life!

@glenandrews THAT is a great way to state the quest! Thanks for sharing, Glen.

@kim-gooderham-porty The sobering truth is that you are not alone! We all could improve on something. Hopefully 2013 is the year we (really start to) do it!

The best advice I’ve ever received about time management came from a Dave Ramsey book. As usual it’s very simple and common sense advice. Always take the first 15 minutes of your day to plan the outcome. Make your daily to-do and stick to it unless you absolutely can’t. 

Simple, but effective. 

@punchbugindy @supereb @kim-gooderham-porty I am a die hard list maker. A friend of mine once joked that I should invest in 3M shares – on account of how much of those post-it pads I use on a regular basis (I use my date book to track longer term chores). Lists keep me focused and accountable. There’s also the feeling of achievement as I cross off each accomplished task. 

The downside is sometimes my lists grow arms and legs and start to get away from me — which brings me right back to the underlying issue of time management! It’s a struggle!

@dianebianchi My pleasure, Diane. I’m glad you found it useful. Please pass it on!

@kumphu You’re most welcome.

Best regards!

Great topic!
I’d like to add something else from my own experience.
Trello.com is a great tool I started using like 3 months ago and has created a great impact on my working routine, keeping me organized.