Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

2384: Become a Time Realist by Julie Morgenstern on Scheduling and Time Management Skills

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Jun 18, 2022
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ADVICE

Ask: How Long Does It Take?

  • Always ask yourself, "How long will this take?" for every task you approach.
  • Improve your time estimates by timing tasks multiple times, then use this knowledge to schedule realistically.
INSIGHT

Feelings Distort Time Estimates

  • Our feelings distort our perception of task duration: disliked tasks seem longer, liked tasks shorter.
  • Removing feelings from time estimates leads to more effective and accurate scheduling.
ADVICE

Track Tasks To Improve Estimates

  • Track and time tasks you tend to procrastinate on at least three times for an accurate average.
  • Use a detailed time journal for one week or up to a month to recognize your estimation patterns and improve.
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