[Rășcanu Update] Lesson 23: How to get better at time management


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Lesson 23: How to get better at time management
By
Alex Rășcanu

Hello,

Getting better at managing our time can make a big difference in our daily lives.

If you or someone you love regularly says:

  • "I never have enough hours in the day" or "I feel like I’m constantly behind"
    ... the person may be juggling too many responsibilities - work, family, personal goals - without a clear system to manage them. This creates mental clutter and emotional exhaustion.
  • "Deadlines sneak up on me"
    ... it's worth reflecting on the fact that poor time management can lead to putting things off until the last minute, causing guilt, anxiety, and missed opportunities.
  • "Work is taking over my life" and/or "I never have time for myself or my family"
    ... the person's work-rest balance may be off. Without control over their schedule, people often sacrifice personal time, sleep, or health to meet work or social obligations.
  • "I don’t know what to work on first" and/or "I get distracted easily and jump from task to task"
    ... suggests that the person has difficulty with prioritizing and focusing. With too many competing demands and distractions, people struggle to decide what to focus on. This leads to decision fatigue and scattered attention.

The good news is this: you can put an end to the daily cycle of chaos that you're struggling with.

It's wise to start with a reset. To help you in this regard, here are five truths to keep in mind:

  1. You have the same number of hours in the day as everyone else.
  2. You either become intentional at deciding how you'll spend your day or you'll wonder where the hours went.
  3. If you take 15 minutes at the beginning of your day planning what needs to get done, you'll be more strategic and productive.
  4. Traction leads to satisfaction; the more efficient and on-task you are, the more energy you'll have to tackle what's before you.
  5. Reaching your mission begins with managing how you spend your minutes at work.

Three actions you may want to take:

  1. Download, fill out and deeply reflect on the Ultimate Guide to Time Management from Ramsey Solutions
  2. Watch Dan Martell's talk on time management for entrepreneurs
  3. Read the "Atomic Habits" book by James Clear, because time management often fails without habit change and James' advice will help you build systems for consistency


Thank you for taking the time to read my weekly e-newsletter. I appreciate it.

See you at one of the upcoming #ExperienceTO walks or historical tours.

Until next time,
Alex Rășcanu

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