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Consequences of Time Management Techniques
Posted on March 29th, 2008 by Better Life, under featured, goals, time management.
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Have you been struggling to get your life under control for a long period of time? Does it seem like no matter what you do you can’t get a handle on the chaos and disorganization? Do You feel, that you might need some useful time management techniques?
Believe it or not, you may be sabotaging your own efforts to take control of your time and life. Why would you do this? Only you can say for sure, but one possibility is that you fear the “consequences” of a balanced life. In other words, your destructive habits might actually be serving a purpose in your life, and you fear letting them go because you might find yourself in situations that you don’t know how to handle!
Let’s take a look at some possible “consequences” of effective time management and usage of time management techniques:
1)You would finally have time to pursue your dreams. Even though you want to pursue your dreams and you long for the day when they become your reality, you may also be frightened of the ways they would change your life. It’s easier to complain about how you “never have enough time” to do the things you really want to do; then you’ll never have to take a risk and possibly fail or deal with the uncomfortable side effects that may come along with the realization of your dreams.
2)Your relationships might become more intimate. Sometimes we use chaos and busyness to avoid confronting issues that are painful for us. For example, if your marriage has become dispassionate and disconnected, you might feel nervous about having the time to address and resolve it because you will put yourself in a more vulnerable position by opening up more deeply to your partner. It seems easier to keep avoiding the issue.
3)You would be able to hear your inner voice more clearly. Have you ever become aware that you’ve been fooling yourself about something? You were absolutely convinced that one thing was true, but later you’re amazed that you couldn’t see the REAL truth staring you in the face! Don’t feel bad; we all “fool” ourselves like that from time to time and one of the ways we do that is by keeping ourselves so busy that we can’t hear our own inner voice when it’s trying to tell us something important. You may be trying to avoid an inner nudge toward a new life path, a new career, or even better health habits. If you get control of your life, you may suddenly find yourself faced with the need to make decisions that would be uncomfortable and scary.
4)You would have more time to help others. Most of us are compassionate and we want to help others, but we also have a hard time balancing the needs of others with our own. If you have a hard time saying no, or keeping your own priorities in order, you might be trying to avoid being available to help others. Somewhere deep inside you might feel justified that you can’t possibly help others when your own life is so out of control!
5)You would claim full responsibility for your life. Effective time management gives you a feeling of empowerment and control that can easily spill over into other areas - and you may not quite be ready for that! If you acknowledge that you’re in full control of the way you live your life, you might have to also acknowledge that you’re in full control of the state of your body, your relationships, your career, and more. A scattered, chaotic life allows you to remain in a “victim” status, so you don’t have to face the fear of owning up to the way your life is right now.
These are just a few “consequences” of a well-managed life. Do any of the fears mentioned describe you and your life? If so, take a few minutes to explore them further. Grab a journal and jot down some ideas about ways you may be sabotaging your own efforts at time management, and why.
Often, just facing your fears and striving to understand yourself better can provide the insight and courage you need to make positive changes. In next series of articles I will give you some time management techniques and tips, that will help you in your life.
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