the only sensible way to accomplish goals. Try it -- you might like it. You will need

Priorities Tracking sheet Quiet place and long-term objectives. Step 1. Draw columns

on a sheet of paper to track activities, time devoted to each, and sudden emergencies. Document

a normal day to determine which activities go as planned and what delays result from

interruptions. Make a daily to-do list that prioritizes your tasks, so you know which

are the most important. Step 2. Guard against procrastination by sticking to the new schedule

no matter what. Detail action steps to better streamline activities, delegate some responsibilities,

group some tasks, or eliminate diversions. Step 3. Choose a place free from distraction

and stay on task. Let everyone know this time is sacred and that you are not to be disturbed.

Avoid checking email all day -- a habitual distraction that loses time. Check only at

certain times throughout the day as part of the overall plan. Step 4. Limit multitasking

to maintain focus and momentum. Finish the job at hand before moving to the next. Step

5. Reserve an hour or two each week to review assignments, notes, and your schedule. Adapt

and redraw the monthly or long-term objectives to accommodate new challenges. Whether you're

a student or an office worker, better time management will help you reach those lofty

goals! Did you know A 2007 Gallup poll found more than 30 percent of workers believed that

their fellow employees wasted 2 to 3 hours a day.