Time management is something all business professionals deal with. In a personal trainer’s business, you are also dealing with the schedules of your clients. Many of us may have different approaches to scheduling time, but only a few really know an efficient way to tackle time management.

 

Lists are often the way people work. Some are obliged to do it. We know that at 8:15 a.m. we have a meeting, followed by clients at intervals from 8:30 until noon; an hour for lunch, then afternoon activities broken down until 5 pm.. Back at the homestead there are other lists waiting.

 

That’s a schedule. Yet it does not prove to be an efficient way to manage your time.

The power of leverage is all about balance. Keeping a good balance of your own time is key.

 

If you want more balance in your life you'll need to pause and figure out where you stand. It's important to evaluate your current situation before you can do anything about it.

 

One of the best ways to do this is to write in a journal for a few days, or, even better, an entire week. After the time period, determine the amount of time spent with your family.

 

• Were you creative with a hobby or favorite sport (watching it on TV doesn't count)?

• What kind of books or magazines did you read?

• What kind of time did you spend exercising?

• Did you read anything during the trial period?

• If so, was it for work or for enjoyment?

• Did you spend time in any personal goals or endeavors, and if so, how much?

 

If you're stuck on a typical "to do" list schedule, chances are you'll see that your time is imbalanced in some of these areas. Figure out how much time you spent on what. How much time did you spend for career, family, personal health, books and other interests? Make yourself a little chart showing the percentage of each area of life and how much time you spent on it. What percent of your time was spent on work versus family and other areas important to you? The results could surprise you!

 

The great part about this exercise is that once you see how little time you spend on personal development, you can devise a plan to change it. Figure out what kind of time you want to devote to each aspect of your life.

 

When you leverage your time and deliberately choose how to spend it, you're no longer a slave to the lists! Your "to do" list is a great way to remind you of duties, but it shouldn't take you away from the life you should be enjoying.

 

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