Creative people and time management

For most creative people, being organized or having structure seems to threaten their creativity. These people are usually ashamed when they hear the phrase "time management" and do not have tools and a system to manage. Some feel that it is against their grain to have some kind of structure.

The truth of the matter is that concentration is vital to the creative process. So, if you are someone who believes in making a living, having a time management system is essential to your creative process. That process requires focusing on the task at hand. It's hard to be "in the area" experiencing a creative flow when you face interruptions that you don't know how to handle and the anxiety you may feel for the other things you have to do. Having a system will only contribute to your creativity instead of threatening it.

This era of information overload is bad for you, no matter what your profession, and even worse for creative people. The handling of interruptions and the many tasks in question can wear down your concentration while "in the area". You must have a way of managing daily demands in a way that supports your creative process instead of suffocating it.

Now, I'm not suggesting that you have a system that looks like something you might see as rigid, or that you rub it the wrong way, but something that works for you. You don't even have to call it system, let's call it rhythm. Freedom is essential to the creative process, but you must have the rhythm (structure) to give yourself that essential freedom. The system is both the creative process and the inspiration to create. You can be creative with the system or "rhythm" you create. There are steps you can take to set your pace.

First, know what I call your "time of power." It is important to know what time of day you are most alert. This is a precious time for those who believe for a living. Treat it as such. Use a good part of this time to create your masterpieces. When planning your day, set other times of day for tasks that don't require so much energy and concentration.

Create and maintain a to-do list. Know that you don't have to say "yes" to everything that comes your way. You have the power to choose. Exercise it wisely. The things you choose to do go on this list. Once they are there, on a regular basis (I recommend daily) check the tasks before you. Start by giving priority to things that are important but not urgent. This allows you to avoid wasting time on tasks that are urgent and important, which is what happens when there is no pace (planning). Look at the tasks you have that are important but not urgent and give them priorities. It may be a difficult thing to do, but it will allow you to progress and maintain your freedom because you will not be in reaction mode. You must take care of the tasks before they become urgent. Choose the time to complete each task and enter it into your calendar if it takes more than 15 minutes to complete. Also, learn to say "no" and to delegate when you can.

Of course, set a specific time to read and reply to your email. If you're tempted when you hear the email notification, turn it off. Block a period of time in your calendar to read and respond to the email and stick to it. Don't make reading your email first in your daily agenda. Email is one of those things that will derail your day. Before you know it, you could be doing something other than reading your email as a result of something that was in your inbox and wasting valuable time in the process.

Most importantly, manage your interruptions. Sometimes, it is not available: turn off the phone, close the door and do not accept visitors. Of course, you will want to do this while you create, but there are other times when you may want to do so to maintain your productive flow. That phone call or knocking on the door may be important, but they are, however, interruptions. The interruptions eat their concentration, making it less productive for more information visit this website https://www.greetly.com/visitor-management-system

During the course of your day, have a notebook on hand so you can quickly write down things to do or quick reminders. This will keep you focused on what you are doing and keep those things that must be done in front of you. When you review the things that need to be done, you can take items from your notebook and place them on your to-do list.