"Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." - William Penn
Time management is in many ways the pre-requisite of maintaining any job or career. To a measure it is the 'least that is expected'. Yet so many people struggle with time management, both in work and out of work. They struggle to 'balance' time between work, home and rest.
We live in a world that is very busy and requires flexibility. Particularly if you're 35 or younger you may find this to feel very true. The internet has sped everything up, and we're a mobile, doing-on-the-go, never quiet, drink a Red Bull, carry on, sleep in at the weekends kind of society. But this lack of routine can make it difficult to manage time well. And certainly, it makes it difficult to make the MOST of your time.
Let me encourage you to begin to establish some routine in life. It will be good for you! Maybe get up 15 minutes earlier and be in bed by 'X:00pm'. You won't always stick to it - and that is not the point, but good rest and routine will help level out life for you!
Firm Foundations does place you into routine. You have shifts, you have training, you have time off. If you're someone who struggles to get to work or lectures or classes on time, maybe this would be a great gap year for you. Come and establish some great routine and learn excellent time management. It will benefit you in the long term!
Enough sales pitch. Here are a few things you can do right now to improve your time management:
1. Set Goals/Prioritise: What am I about? By doing this you avoid doing stuff that is not-so-important and clear your diary just a little more.
2. Plan Ahead: Not all of us are in the habit of keeping a diary anymore. Plan down-time and 'just-in-case' time. Plan in a little more planning and preparation time, so that when you are busy, you're on form, not just scraping by or 'winging it'. My pastor used to refer to this as 'flying by the seat of your pants'.
3. Set Deadlines: In school, deadlines are a pain. Pressure's on. But I heard this recently. The reason teacher's set deadlines is that they know that people wouldn't get things done without them. Starting a new project? Set a deadline and keep to it. I guarantee that even in your miss it slightly, your project will be done much quicker than without it!
4. Rest Well: Being rested means you perform better. Simple. True. And drink more water and eat less take away!
5. Leave a Bit Earlier: You have a meeting at 9.00am. Don't leave for it at 9.00am. Or even 8.50am for that matter. Be out the door - early is better than late.
For more information about our gap year programme and to apply visit www.ff-training.org.uk.
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