Chris Brogan (Twitter: @chrisbrogan) www.chrisbrogan.com I work more on time alignment. Is this part of my
mission? Does this serve others or strengthen my ability to serve others? Those
two questions keep me tight to my map. That's how I best manage my time and
priorities.
Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, helps people grow their capabilities and connections. Robert Brooks (Twitter: @drrobertbrooks) www.drrobertbrooks.com Much of my professional time involves writing and
planning my presentations and workshops. I have found that to use my time
most effectively and be most productive, I (a) exercise first thing in the morning
since exercise is such an important part of our overall health and creativity, (b)
do most of my writing in the morning since that is when I am most alert, (c)
choose and focus as much as possible on those activities and topics that are not
only of great interest to me but also add meaning and purpose to my life by
enriching the lives of others (creating meaning and purpose help me to remain
motivated and focused and are important dimensions of resilience), (d) avoid
self-blame, which wastes time and energy, and recognize that some days are just
not going to be as productive as other days, and (e) make certain I engage with
friends and family in activities not related to my professional life. I do not use
an app for time management or productivity. I discuss the main themes of my
approach in my book The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life, published by McGraw-Hill.
Dr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist, author, and keynote speaker who addresses such topics as resilience, motivation, positive work environments, family relationships, effective leadership, and balancing our personal and professional lives.
