The Top 5 Time Management Mistakes
Hi there,
Quick Reminder: Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for the Time Management Masters Seminar!
 It's no secret that time management is one of the biggest challenges for adults with ADD. And it's easy to see why! Our attention inconsistencies, distractible nature, and tendency towards stress and frustration can lead us into time-and-task-overwhelm on a daily basis!
But despite what you may have heard, there actually are ADD-friendly techniques for time management, and it is absolutely possible to have ADD and manage your time effectively.
It's important, however, to avoid some common time management pitfalls.
Here are the top 5 mistakes that I see ADDers making when it comes to time management:
Mistake #1: Not using a to-do list.
Your to-do list is your friend! This essential time management tool takes the pressure off by helping you keep track of your responsibilities and goals. Without it, you're forced to hold all your tasks and to-dos in your head, which can easily lead to mental overload.
Your to-do list can be contained in a notebook, a smartphone, a word processing document, or whatever works for you.
Mistake #2: Refusing to plan ahead.
ADDers can be somewhat spontaneous and unpredictable. This quality can add a great deal of fun to a party, but it's not as appealing when it comes to time management. Trying to manage your time on the fly is sure to result in procrastination, missed deadlines, and even forgotten promises.
Planning ahead to manage your tasks and to-dos allows you to create structure and get things done.
Mistake #3: Trying to do too much in the day. (Not to mention the week, the month, and the year!)
Adults with ADD often have unrealistic expectations about what they can accomplish in a given time period. Setting yourself up with unrealistic goals is setting yourself up for failure. (Not to mention guilt, low self-esteem, and burnout!)
Developing realistic expectations about what you can accomplish and how long it will take is not just helpful, it's necessary.
Mistake #4: Being a perfectionist.
Contrary to what you might think, perfectionists leave many tasks and projects unfinished. When you're stuck in perfectionism, nothing gets done because nothing ever seems good enough!
ADDers who lean towards perfectionism can determine in advance what will constitute a "good job" and stick to those guidelines.
Mistake #5: Speeding up instead of slowing down.
We often respond to stress by kicking into high gear and performing under intense pressure. But this is a surefire way to burn out.
In all aspects of life, we work much more efficiently and effectively when we are calm and centered--not frantic and stressed.
Are YOU making these time management mistakes and suffering the consequences? If so, then you might want to consider joining the Time Management Masters Seminar that begins tonight.
The Time Management Masters Seminar is a virtual coaching program for adults with ADD. You can participate from anywhere in the world, via phone and/or internet.
In this 4-week, virt ual coaching program, you'll work with me to:
- Learn practical time management techniques that are proven to work for adults with ADD
- Sculpt a personal time management system that will work specifically for you
- Decrease stress and overwhelm
- Finally get a handle on your time and tasks
Each week, I'll guide you and the other members through the steps that will allow you to build a personalized, ADD-friendly time management system. Here's what we'll cover, week by week:
- Week 1 - Time Management Tools and To-dos
- Week 2 - Schedule Management and Daily Planning
- Week 3 - Task Management and Weekly Planning
- Week 4 - Practice, Problem Solving, and Trouble Shooting
The coaching program includes:
- Four 1-hour live teleseminars (attend via phone or computer)
- Downloadable teleseminar recordings (MP3s) and notes
- Downloadable planning and prep worksheets
- Members-only website for coaching and peer support
This coaching program will NOT be offered again in 2010. So if you've been thinking about joining us, then now is definitely the time!
Register for the Time Management Masters Seminar or get more info here: http://addmanagement.com/coaching/timemanagement.html
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Summer is "unofficially" here--enjoy it! :-)
P.S. Don't forget! The Time Management Masters Seminar begins today, so this is your last chance to register!
Register for the Time Management Masters Seminar or get more info here: http://addmanagement.com/coaching/timemanagement.html
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