It is an understatement to say that most people are overworked.
We struggle with too much to do, too many people to please, too few resources, too few hours in our days and too little help. We live in a busy, noisy, complex and exciting world where almost no one thinks they have enough time to make and act on their personal choices. In this 24/7 global economy, too many of us are feeling rushed and impatient, becoming easily distracted and forgetful.
Increasing technological advances tend to be the consequence of living where everyone is trying to do more in less time. Conversations are routinely interrupted by cell phones and text messaging, people are pressing one another to be constantly available and world-wide access means many people are holding very early morning or very late evening meetings.
It is a mistake to believe that time management is simply about working more effectively, prioritizing or planning ahead. It is all of that and much more. Of significance is doing what is important, using your signature strengths, disciplining yourself to stay focused, and having the ability to say 'no'.
From the perspective of our time-strapped readers, time management strategies are meant to: keep the content succinct while offering a list of time management reference guides that provide practical tools that you can use.
The time management solutions, insights and tips presented in the following list of books are geared to help you de-stress, re-energize and channel your time better. These new rituals and behaviors, when applied, promise to be extremely rewarding.
Meeting expectations: Theirs and Yours
Changing outdated beliefs
Mastering the skill of focus
How to set goals
How to schedule think times
How to negotiate what you want
How to establish priorities and delegate
Why your attitude is everything
Patrick J. Stroh: Business Strategy: Plan, Execute, Win!
Rory Vaden: Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time
David Cowan: Strategic Internal Communication: How to Build Employee Engagement and Performance
Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide
Dr. Stephen McKenzie: Mindfulness at Work: How to Avoid Stress, Achieve More, and Enjoy Life!
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James M. Kerr: The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change
Kim Cameron: Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance
Women, Know Thyself: The most important knowledge is self-knowledge.
Erica Ariel Fox: Winning from Within: A Breakthrough Method for Leading, Living, and Lasting Change