A Renewed Concept in Time Management

Probably you heard of the phrase “you shouldn’t try to manage time, but maximize it”. In the past, life was the result of the passive flow I grew accustomed to living. I did not however get the results that I wanted. On the eve of my 25th birthday, I set out to make the next year better than before and that is how I renewed my “24”.

The strategies that I implemented into my daily 24-hour day continued to give me the success of a life that I enjoy. I would like to share with you seven insights to making the most of your day. If you don't take advantage of it, time will fly away.

Have a clear vision on what you want your life to look like.

Have a reason to wake up every morning and something to look forward to in your day. Just ten minutes of planning can save you ten hours in the future. You do not need every little detail at this point, but at least the general concept. The most important thing to know right now is whether this is something that you are willing to commit yourself to pursue. Remember, success is about reaching for it, not having it to fall into your lap.

Create a list of core values.
What matters most should be first in your life. Your core values keep you centered. These are classic principles. As you age, your core values remain ageless.

Make your decisions based on your values.
It can be difficult to say no at times, but when you weigh opportunities against the list you have created, it makes it easier to do so. Sometimes a good opportunity may not be the best opportunity for you.

Give yourself some personal time to plan & acheive your goals.
No one is going to invest in you like yourself. You own 100% of the stock thus 100% of the return.

Eliminate or minimize distractions.
Television Statistics
According to Nielsen Media Research Co., the average American watches more than 4 hours of TV each day (or 28 hours/week, or 2 months of nonstop TV-watching per year). In a 65-year life, that person will have spent 9 years glued to the tube.

Get everyone on board with your mission and assign roles.
You live in a world filled with family, friends, co-workers and “haters”. Let others respect the value of your time. Separate those who are part of your dream team or your worst nightmare.

To make the most of your 24

Take the big picture and break it down into a single frame. All have been given the same amount of time every day to manage, but to maximize opportunities and make a difference in the world. Yes it is the same 24 that Martin Luther King Jr., or any other remarkable person in history had. What are you going to do with your 24?


Aspire. Create. Develop.
-Shemeka Peters