Management of Choices
There is no such thing as Time Management
The very first thing I learned through the work with my mentor coach was that there is no such thing as time management! So what is causing this high level of stress and frustration when time is not enough to get done what's on our schedule and mind?
We cannot make time,create time, set aside time, budget time, save time, lose time or manage time. The point is that we can not manipulate time but we are responsible for one thing completely:
Our choices!
Therefore "time management" is better termed as " MANAGEMENT OF CHOICES".
If we are really aware of the choices we make with our time, and what different choices we could make, and the potential outcomes of those choices, then we are in a far better "management" position of our own personal and professional lives.
It also fits in with this basic coaching model I often discuss:
1. Raise Awareness
2. Make Decisions (Choices)
3. Modify Behaviour (Take Action)
The more we are aware of our schedule choices, the greater our range of choices and ultimately the more prepared we are to change behaviour.
Coaching Exercises
1. How aware are you of your own language around time? Consider paying attention to how you speak about time and look for the phrases earlier in this article in your own language choices and the choices of others. How could you be more precise with your language and focus on the choices versus the impossible?
2. Consider your schedule now. What choices have you made? Are you happy with those choices? What new choices could you make? What could the impact be of those new choices?
3. When others make requests of you which are going to impact on your schedule, how do you currently communicate your schedule needs and choices with them? If you're taking on things from others you really don't want or "have time" for, what is behind that choice to take it on? How could you communicate your choices regarding the schedule to others, and open up a conversation about their schedule choices as well, which is appropriate, professional and respectful?
4. In consideration of these questions and your responses, what are you committing to?
As always, if you need any further personal support in response to any of these coaching exercises, please feel free to contact us Regina@MyPersonalityCoach.com
To your ongoing success!
Warmly,
Coach Regina
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