What is Time-Management
Time management is commonly defined as the various means by which people effectively use their time and other closely related resources in order to make the most out of it. Time ma...
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Juggling/Organizing...help?
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I am a litigation paralegal - it's my job to analyze everything that passes through my office in order to help the client succeed in his/her case. In order to do this for the firm's many clients, I have to manage several projects without dropping the ball (otherwise, the attorneys may face a malpractice suit themselves).
I know how to do my job, but sometimes, I'm so time-retarded that I find it hard to stay organized. Here's my worst problem: I'm a BAD judge of the amount of time I need to do something or get somewhere, or how long something will take me to complete. I'm always always late - and I hate it - it causes a ton of anxiety. If the quality of my work wasn't as good as it is, I'd probably have been fired. Does anyone have some suggestions? I need all the help I can get. Thanks Posted on 01/20/09, 12:01 am |
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seriously BIG or simply IMPORTANT jobs get the ol breakIT down and lay it out in front of me ATTACK.i outline what i need to do before i even start.the planning is key here. I would think all your work is very similar so looks like to me once you have your outide and steps to go at it. you would be on course. Law was always facinating to me. My father was in law enforcement and after retiring worked for a judge in tracking down dead beat dads. Keep up the good work! and Good Luck! 
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I find it helpful to add an extra "15 - 30 minutes" to any estimate I have of time.
There are so many things which take time - even regrouping and this 15-30 minute rule works as long as you are also focused.
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Being on time for work..... Hmm..
I guess being responsible with your time, if you have to work go to bed at a reasonable time. No partying during week, fri, and sat its a free for all. Best wishes.
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It's not easy to hear, but you may need to reduce the quality of your work. In many time-sensitive positions, getting results on time is much more important than getting it perfect. Perfectionism is often a real time management problem : )
Also for estimating time, I use the rule: estimate your time, then add fifty percent. And double it. Good luck.
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the responses here are so smart! I am a bit unclear about the problem you are having...you are missing deadlines? or the task is taking you longer than you would like it to take? I doubt you would have a job from the former....I relate to needing more time than I have....what I do is keep my papers VERY ORGANIZED...my desk as non-distracting as possible....what do you find the biggest interference for you? I want to help but need a clearer picture, if possible.
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