Managing your time mindfully - Part I

By Miroslava L. Pradella, LCSW, CASAC II

If you time was not taken up by so many things, 
how would you use your time?  What would you do? Who would you spend your time with? It is important to not only manage your time correctly, but to ensure that your time is spent on what is most important.  Below is a set of guidelines that will help you to use your time to the maximum level of efficiency.

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• Use your time for a sense of fulfillment.
• Consider your time as your gift to those around
• Time management is actually managing  your priorities, choices and actions.
• Time is as good as freedom.
• You do not need all the time that you have.
• If you do what is important first.  You will feel more accomplished.
• With more power and responsibilities it is important to adhere to your boundaries.
• Success is a result of you applying yourself properly; time management is fundamental to success.
• Eliminating some of the things that you do will free up time.
• You have all the time needed to do what you are ready to do.
• Having excess time is a lifestyle choice.
• More space (time) can lead to better judgement.
• If you address issues head on and give then enough attention when needed, then this action will save you time in the long run.
• Get the plan of action in Part II. 

What are your feelings about time management?  How do you manage your time?
Do you feel a correlation between time management and stress management?