Episode #046: Top 10 Time Management Tips for Social Innovators
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“Run the day or the day runs you.”
Are you making the most out of the time you have available? How are you figuring out how the important work gets done that is going to move you and your social initiative forward? Using the rock, pebble, sand in a jar analogy is helpful when you plan how to use your time to make sure it is helping you achieve your goals for social change. But how can you build in better time management practices to make sure you are staying focused, being efficient but also allowing for the creativity often needed by social innovators? On today’s episode, Stephanie and Traci talk about their top 10 list of time management strategies and actions to make sure you are making the most of your time.
In our conversation we go into detail about our top 10 list:
Creating a ‘not to do’ list
Not letting unimportant details drag you down
Building a system that allows you to capture flashes of creativity
Taking time for self-reflection
Using a timer
Setting and reviewing goals regularly
Taking frequent breaks
Taking time to plan
Focusing on managing your attention, not your schedule
Decluttering and organizing your workspace
In this episode we reference:
Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #14
Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #15