Time. It’s a constant battle, and here at Career Girl Network we know it all too well. Just two weeks ago, we shared two articles with you on the importance of time and time tracking to make your schedule more efficient. We asked women to critically think, “Are You As Busy As You Think?” and then gave you practical advice from Harvard Business Review with “The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time.” And since then, we’ve been following this advice to the letter (with the exception of watching Netflix while writing – I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get rid of that multitasking habit).
Tracking time has its perks – for me, it’s shown me just how much time I’m spending working in the evenings when I truly need to set the computer down and walk away. It’s also shown me where or how I get things done faster. I can begin to pay attention to my writing time when I’m in a coffee shop vs. at home and other locations.
Until now, I’ve been tracking this time with a trusty little notebook and pen. But like everything these days, there’s an app for that! Real Simple has created a phenomenal online tool called “Women and Time” to help track your time and even split it into an easy to read chart. My favorite feature is the ability to create your “Fantasy Day” – perfect for setting a time saving goal and achieving it.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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