Paula Eder, The Time Finder Expert

The research on multitasking has shown that it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. Many people assume that doing two or three things at once is bound to be more productive than doing just one thing. But in reality, there aren’t very many tasks that lend themselves to multitasking. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and assert that multitasking may be one of the biggest time wasters going.

It’s a commonly held myth that multitasking offers a reliable way for you to find more time. Intuitively, it sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? I mean, if you can do two or three tasks in the time allotted for one, aren’t you being more efficient and effective?

In my experience, the fastest and surest way to untangle tangles is by working with your feelings. Indeed, your feelings offer the most direct path to the heart of most matters.

One core take-away from the last podcasts encapsulated in these two sentences: “It’s always in your conscious choices that your power lies. Your ability to choose allows you to re-shape old habits as your circumstances change.”

Your choices are what moves you from where you are to where you want to be. Whether we’re talking about big goals and projects, or everyday activities, your choices are what keep you going.

Our last podcast offered an exercise to help you let go of your time clutter. That prompted an interesting question from a reader who is facing a common challenge about letting go. Listen to this, to learn more about her predicament and a way forward.

Non-judgmental observation always provides solid ground for moving ahead. So today we’re going to build on that solid foundation and take action, with an exercise to help you let go. Whether you’re talking about your ‘stuff’ or about your time, letting go of the old is a necessary precursor to letting in the new.

Today’s article kicks off an e-zine series where I’ll be digging into a subject that’s near and dear to my heart. It’s the impact of feelings on Heart-Based Time and Energy Management™. I’ll be sharing ideas about emotional decluttering.

I’ve been a long-time believer in the benefits of multitasking. But after reading your recent e-zines I’ve been observing myself more closely. At this point I’m questioning whether it’s ever a good idea to multitask. What do you think?

Clutter is a common problem in our world today. Whether it’s ‘stuff’ or information overload or having too many things on your to-do list, clutter is everywhere and it’s overwhelming.

Making promises and keeping them is largely a matter of setting boundaries. You need to have the time and space to follow-through on your commitments. And that’s exactly what you create when you set a boundary.

Self-care is key in times of turmoil. And at the core of self-care is the ability to make meaningful promises to yourself and follow through on them. So today, let’s look at one promise you can make and keep.

Uncertain times are challenging on so many levels.Depending on the nature and depth of the uncertainty around you, you may feel unfocused or disoriented or even threatened.

I had an excellent question from a reader, prompted by last month's exercise about setting boundaries. Her challenge is how to manage self-care in the midst of the busy holiday season's celebrations and expectations.

The subject of boundaries and boundary-setting is one that's near and dear to my heart. When it comes to developing self-reference, confidence, and finding time for what matters most, this is a most important skill to have in your time toolbox. So here's an exercise to help with that...

Everyone needs boundaries to survive. I mean that on a very concrete level. Think about how you would fare without your skin, or without the ribs that protect your heart and lungs? And what about the walls and roof of your house?

Your time choices and the rituals you create are the foundation for your stability and success, no matter what your goals may be. So today I share tips for taking care of yourself as the days, weeks and months ahead unfold.

We recently received a question from a subscriber in Atlanta. Prompted by our series about learning to manage your basket of time, her challenge struck a chord for me. I hope it will for you, too.

The choices you make about your time shape your direction and help define the quality of your moments. And, in the final analysis, whether you use time well or use it unwisely, it always gets used up. So I’ve created an exercise to help you make conscious choices about what you put into your basket of time.

Living in time as fully as you possibly can, no matter what your age, is something we all can do. It’s all about the choices you make – the small ones, perhaps even more than the large ones.