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Adam Smith | March 4, 2013 | 8 Comments

Work Ahead So That You Have Time To Create

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Our most valuable asset is time. We always need more, are usually trying to find more of it and are always trying to get ahead. What if I told you that you can have more of it? By trying these two things, you will have more time to do what you need to get done.

1. Accomplish items one month prior to deadlines.

If you are a writer, write your posts well in advance. This gives you time to create other things besides blog posts all the time. When you do this, it can become very repetitive. Break the everyday cycle and allow time to create guest blog posts, articles or even a book idea. If you aren’t a writer, this rule can apply to you as well. Get ahead in what you do and stay ahead. The alleviation of stress alone will make you feel like a new person.

2. Take care of yourself in every other area.

If you plan on doing more, you will need to create more time. And when you feel better, you accomplishing more in the time given to you. Take care of your health and get plenty of rest. Eating life-enhancing foods, drinking plenty of water, exercising daily and taking vitamins are great steps in the right direction. When you do this, you put yourself in a great spot to not only get what you need to get done, but you are then able to pour into other’s lives more frequently.

How are you saving more time to create? You can leave a comment below.

 

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Adam Smith

I teach people how to have a greater impact through their work and their time. You can read more about me on my about page.

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  1. J Calaway says

    March 23, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Adam, Great post thanks for the reminders and the challenge

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    • Adam Smith says

      March 23, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      thanks for reading

      Reply
  2. J Calaway says

    March 23, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Adam, Great post thanks for the reminders and the challenge

    Reply
    • Adam Smith says

      March 23, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      thanks for reading

      Reply
  3. Joe A says

    March 25, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Great suggestions Adam and good reading.

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    • Adam Smith says

      March 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Joe.

      Reply
  4. Joe A says

    March 25, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Great suggestions Adam and good reading.

    Reply
    • Adam Smith says

      March 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Joe.

      Reply

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