People talk about procrastination, but rarely does it get clearly defined. It needs to be so you can… Casey's eTip: Determine Whether You Are Procrastinating or Planning "Procrastination is really the intentional and habitual postponement of some important task that should be done now," writes Harold Taylor in Making Time…

"hose who don't plan are at the mercy of those who do," writes Harold Taylor in Making Time Work for You (p. 62). Casey's eTip: Make Plans So You Live Your Life, Not Someone Else's If that someone is a life partner who shares your interests and goals, then that's…

"That which can be done at any time will be done at no time," goes the saying. Scheduling is the only way to "make time" for what matters, so… Casey's eTip: Plan Your To-Do's on Your Calendar Any task that takes an hour or more belongs at a specific time…

Technology, emails, meetings and drop-by interruptions often get blamed as the worst time wasters, but most time-wasting is self-inflicted. Maybe it's time to… Casey's eTip: Become Aware of Your Time Wasters "The biggest time wasters are self-imposed, such as procrastination, making mental notes , interrupting ourselves, searching for things, perfectionism,…

Here's another great idea from Harold Taylor (Making Time Work for You)… Casey's eTip: Create Your Own Scheduling Policy It's a guide for scheduling activities. It won't work all the time but it can most of the time. Consider factors like: * when your best brain time is (use that…

Spring is a wonderful season to release clutter so you can see what matters. It's time to… Casey's eTip: Let Go of Things You Don't Use According to Harold Taylor, a Canadian time management guru and a lovely, generous man, "A packrat is not someone who keeps things that are…

Do you labor under the mistaken belief that you probably aren't as productive as you "should" be? Such chronic low-grade self-disappointment saps energy. To shift it… Casey's eTip: Pretend Your Approach to Work Is Celebrated Imagine that you're the featured subject of an HRB.com or Inc.com article. Instead of apologizing…

It's so easy to fall prey to confirmation bias--seeking information in the world (including from other people) that aligns with our current thinking about an upcoming decision. That's why we need to consciously and carefully… Casey's eTip: Minimize Confirmation Bias When Making Decisions Here are some strategies you could try…

Some people have thicker skin than others. They welcome feedback and don't take it personally. For others, it helps to… Casey's eTip: Give Feedback with Care and Customization When some people receive corrective input, they perceive it as rejection or a threat. Their body floods with stress hormones and strong…