Understanding Your Time Management Style

Greetings all! 

Do you know your time management style? Are you Calm and Confident? Or Frantic and Confused? 

According to author Kevin Kruse, you need to be clear on your Priorities (WHAT you should be doing) and Planning (HOW you can effectively get it done). He identifies these 4 styles: 

1) Frantic & Confused – this indicates ineffectiveness in both Priorities and Planning. You are uncertain as to what you should be working on and don’t have a system for getting things done.

2) Spinning Your Wheels – this quadrant suggests that you have at least above average skills in organization, but are unclear as to which items deserve your attention the most. 

3) Distracted & Frustrated – while you are somewhat clear on what you need to accomplish, progress is slow and you are frequently working off-task.

4) Calm & Confident – this quadrant shows that you are clear on your priorities and consistently use good planning to get it done. You feel confident in your current level of effectiveness, but it’s likely you are always on the lookout for ways to become even more productive.

If you are curious, below are some questions to ponder. You can also take the test HERE. 

• Each day I can feel time slipping away.
• I have clearly defined goals and I review them frequently.
• Each day, I know what my most important task is.
• I say "no" to requests for my time if it doesn't support my goals.
• I think about whether my tasks can be delegated or outsourced.
• I try to batch similar tasks together on my calendar.
• I work from my calendar more than my to-do list.
• I quit working at a consistent time, whether there is more to do or not.
• I don’t respond to calls, emails, text messages or social media when I’m working on a task.
• I’m mindful of when I have the most energy and ability to concentrate.
• I carry and use a notebook daily (paper or digital).
• I don't procrastinate.

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Source: https://kevinkruse.com/time/