Step 8: Don't overwork yourself

"People today are overtired -- especially Americans," says Kaufman. If you're already functioning as if your gas tank is only half full, then you need to prioritize sleep. Dr. Tytel agrees. "Factor in time for relaxation and renewal," she says "If we do not take care of ourselves, we will not have the ability to take care of anything else."


10 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL TIME MANAGEMENT

 Home: Introduction
 Step 01: Getting started
 Step 02: Set clear goals and objectives
 Step 03: Keep an activity log
 Step 04: Handle e-mail and phone calls in batches
 Step 05: Divide larger tasks into groups of smaller ones
 Step 06: Prioritize tasks
 Step 07: Set aside chunks of time to do nothing
 Step 08: Don't overwork yourself
 Step 09: Learn when to say no
 Step 10: Know when you need time management help

This was first published in April 2005

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