For the month of August we will focus

For the month of August, we will focus on this time management. The following pages contain verbiage, tips, a printable poster and other articles and resources that you can reference and share with your coworkers and employees.

USE YOUR TIME WISELY There are 24 hours in a day. Manage your time effectively and make the most out of each hour every day.

RESOURCES • Articles – How to Make Good Use of Time Pockets https: //www. dumblittleman. com/how-to-make-gooduse-of-time-pockets/ – Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource—Don’t Waste It (http: //www. success. com/article/time-is-your-mostvaluable-resource-dont-waste-it) – 5 Sunday Habits of People Whose Mondays Don’t Suck (http: //www. success. com/blog/5 -sunday-habitsof-people-whose-mondays-dont-suck) – Tired of Useless Meetings? 9 Ways to Make Them More Effective. (https: //www. entrepreneur. com/article/253821)

RESOURCES • Videos – How to Gain Control of Your Free Time – Laura Vanderkam (https: //www. ted. com/talks/laura_vanderkam_how_to _gain_control_of_your_free_time#t-4451) – 10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips – David Pogue (https: //youtu. be/Qo. T 0 -2 vu 9 m 4)

PRIORITIZE • Take the first 30 minutes of every day to plan your day. The most important time of your day is the time you schedule to schedule time. • Try to complete all of one type of to-do before moving on to the next task. Make all of your calls, do all of your filing and send all of your emails. • Be clear that you need to finish X task by 10 a. m. , Y task by 3 p. m. and Z item by 5: 30 p. m. This prevents your work from dragging on and eating into time reserved for other activities.

MULTITASK • Always carry something to do with you when you go out — a book or a project, perhaps. • Spend your TV viewing time wisely. Pay bills, clip coupons, iron or work on tomorrow's to-do list while watching your favorite programs. • Do something during waiting time. We tend to have a lot of down-time when we don’t try to do much. Waiting rooms, lines at the store, rides on the subway, time on

RELAX • Allow time for breaks between projects. Your brain will be more focused and motivated. • Most people need 7 -8 hours of sleep for their bodies and minds to function optimally. Listen to your body, and don’t underestimate the value of sleep. • Take lengthy breaks away from work at the weekend, in the evening and on holiday to help you stay productive long term.