The phrase for the week is "Budget Your Time.” Much like you might establish a budget for your household, few people establish a budget for their time. In my coaching practice, I often hear, “I just don’t have enough time for this or that,” or, “I’m too overwhelmed to add one more thing,” or “I need more hours in each day.” When I ask what is consuming most of their time, they are at a lost to be specific. This week, develop your own timesheet and record how you spend your time. Keep a detailed accounting of your activities at work and home. It is tedious work when you write everything down, but the payoff is tremendous. The results may surprise you. Once you’ve determined what is creating havoc on your good intentions, create an ideal allocation of your time and begin a plan to realize your ideal. I record how I spend my time to inform and plan for the life I want.
This blog is written for you, the busy leader who is tasked to find time to strengthen your leadership skills, attend to your family and contribute in a meaningful way to your community. Each week I ask you to press the pause button to focus and evaluate what is important and what, if anything, you can do about anything. Consider me your accountability partner and on-demand leadership coach. I offer personal insights and perspectives to challenge your thinking and change any limiting thoughts.