http://www.ladypens.com/Category/Time-Management/90 Time Management articles from Lady Pens Rss Follow Up Sun, 11 May 2008 19:32:29 -0500 Among the challenges of working from home is the need to set boundaries between work duties and homemaker duties. June Cleaver had the right idea - creating a clutter-free zone at home helps your mind stay focused on your work! http://www.ladypens.com/Article/The-Clutter-Factor-And-Working-From-Home/17649 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/The-Clutter-Factor-And-Working-From-Home/17649 Weve all heard the saying Time is money. When owning a home based business that saying rings true every day. In order to effectively run your home business, you must first learn to manage your time between home and office. Here are a few tips to help you take control of your time. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Five-Time-Management-Tips-for-Your-Home-Based-Business/17537 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Five-Time-Management-Tips-for-Your-Home-Based-Business/17537 The struggles of keeping priorities as a WAHM. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Keeping-Priorities-a-Priority/17456 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Keeping-Priorities-a-Priority/17456 When we think about effective time management we often look at it as a means of better organising our professional lives. However, it is also a valuable tool for maximising and making better use of your leisure time and the time you spend with your family. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Effective-Time-Management---Complete-Your-Tasks-Easily-And-Have-Time-For-Your-Family/17340 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Effective-Time-Management---Complete-Your-Tasks-Easily-And-Have-Time-For-Your-Family/17340 One of the keys to getting the most out of your time is developing the ability to ask yourself the right questions at the right time. This need only take a few seconds before you begin any given task. More often than not, you will find these few seconds will present new and better ways of doing what needs to be done. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Improve-Your-Personal-Time-Management-In-30-Seconds/16715 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Improve-Your-Personal-Time-Management-In-30-Seconds/16715 As strange as it may sound, being busy doesn't necessarily mean being productive. While we all want to get the most of our day, both at work and at home, trying to pack too many things in can be counter-productive. Taking a few minutes time out each day to consider how we can better spend our time can vastly improve the quality and quantity of what we achieve. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Taking-Scattered-Actions-Hampers-Your-Time-Management/16657 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Taking-Scattered-Actions-Hampers-Your-Time-Management/16657 If things are getting on top of you and you feel like there simply aren't enough hours in the day, it may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your situation. With the pressures of modern life it is easy to lose focus on the goals that are genuinely important to us. If this sounds like you, it is probably time to stop and take a closer look at how you really want to spend your time. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management-Strategy---Stop--Take-A-Step-Back---Reevaluate/16621 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management-Strategy---Stop--Take-A-Step-Back---Reevaluate/16621 Effective time management is a step by step process that takes determination and a long-term commitment. However, it is essential that you do not try to take on too much, too soon. In this article I advise you on how you can manage your time effectively. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management---Accomplish-More-By-Doing-Less/16597 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management---Accomplish-More-By-Doing-Less/16597 Many people struggle to find the time to do the things they want to. There are only 24 hours in a day and that is never going to change. However, we can change how we look at time and how we use it to help us lead a fuller and more productive life. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Are-You-Suffering-From-Time-Poverty-/16537 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Are-You-Suffering-From-Time-Poverty-/16537 With today's busy lifestyle you will often feel that there simply isn't enough time to do everything you want to do. Most of us have busy work schedules and have families to look after so every minute of leisure time seems like a valuable commodity. However, there are some simple steps you can take to get more out of your day. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Accomplish-More-By-Working-With-Your-Time/16502 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Accomplish-More-By-Working-With-Your-Time/16502 This article is based on Internet Business time management. It gives advice about how to manage your time more sufficiently. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Work-At-Home-Time-Management/14830 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Work-At-Home-Time-Management/14830 Not every business person will benefit from hiring a transcriptionist and while some will agree that a transcriptionist is a business expense that can be skipped, there are those that understand how a transcriptionist can help them build their business with fresh content, printable material, etc. Each and every business person has their own individual needs so you will have to make your decision based on your needs. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Should-You-Hire-A-Transcriptionist-/14493 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Should-You-Hire-A-Transcriptionist-/14493 Your business reputation is the most important aspect of marketing a business. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Business-reputation-in-marketing/10007 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Business-reputation-in-marketing/10007 Don't wait until your suffering from business burn out. Use these tips to learn to avoid it instead. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/How-to-Avoid-Business-Burn-Out/9515 Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/How-to-Avoid-Business-Burn-Out/9515 Do you feel like your time management skills are lacking? Feel overwhelmed, stressed, or like you are losing your life as each day quickly passes by? http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management-Skills--Top-5-Ways-to-Improve-Them/9513 Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Time-Management-Skills--Top-5-Ways-to-Improve-Them/9513 Yep, this subject has really gotten my attention. I am so glad I finally picked up Dan Kennedys No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs, after meaning to read it for quite some time. Youve gotta love a time management book thats short enough to read in a couple hours or less! http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Master-Your-Time--Master-Your-Income-/9215 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Master-Your-Time--Master-Your-Income-/9215 Thanksgiving is coming up in America and Canada. I think of it as a time for reflection. I've made a concerted effort to bring more balance into my life and work. So now it's time to give myself a report card to see how I really did. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Tell-Me-What-Matters-Most----/9202 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Tell-Me-What-Matters-Most----/9202 Get some tips on managing your time when you own a home based business. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Managing-Your-Time-In-a-Home-Based-Business/9061 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Managing-Your-Time-In-a-Home-Based-Business/9061 It is the peculiar nature of small business ventures to make you obsessed with them, if you are not careful. Your health and personal life may suffer because of your obsession with your business. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Don-t-Let-Your-Small-Business-Destroy-Your-Life/7645 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Don-t-Let-Your-Small-Business-Destroy-Your-Life/7645 Many new home business owners already have busy lives. We have jobs, family, hobbies and other commitments that take up much of our time. So, how can an eager home business builder keep all of the demands on track without losing sight of our goals and focus? http://www.ladypens.com/Article/How-to-Keep-Your-New-Home-Business-on-Track/7288 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/How-to-Keep-Your-New-Home-Business-on-Track/7288 Streamlining your business can help you eliminate money-wasters and increase your profits. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/4-Ways-to-Streamline-Your-Business-and-Increase-Profits/6808 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/4-Ways-to-Streamline-Your-Business-and-Increase-Profits/6808 Ive been focusing on focus lately. You see, Kelly McCausey interviewed me as a case study of a work at home Mom who finally found some focus, with great results. Let me share the story of 3 work at home Moms. I hope their experiences will help you realize the importance of putting on blinders with your internet business. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Internet-Success-Tip--Put-Blinders-On/6666 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Internet-Success-Tip--Put-Blinders-On/6666 Have you started setting goals for the New Year yet? Its a busy time with the holidays, and its hard to think about making time in your schedule for one more thing. But, its important to take time to plan for success. Planning an entire year can seem overwhelming. But, if you take time out now, youll be saner, more focused and more relaxed! http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Five-Steps-to-Planning-a-Great-Year-/5576 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Five-Steps-to-Planning-a-Great-Year-/5576 Staying on task and productive in a work at home atmosphere can prove to be a daunting task but with simple organization you can conquer each and every obstacle that you will confront. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Ideas-to-stay-focused-and-on-purpose-/4432 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Ideas-to-stay-focused-and-on-purpose-/4432 As work at home moms, it is even more important that we manage our time wisely. Below are five tips on how you can accomplish more during the time the kids are in school. http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Back-to-School-Time-Management/4219 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ladypens.com/Article/Back-to-School-Time-Management/4219