time management’s distractions

Distractions are all around us. A flickering neon ceiling light above your cubicle, an overly talkative neighbor, loud music–the list goes on. How we deal with them determines their effect on time management. Lets’s examine how we might tackle time management’s distractions.
The blame game
Your first reaction might be to blame the distraction on someone or [...]

Time Management Skills–Enlist Albert Einstein’s Help

Time management skills aren’t always within our grasp and often they need to be absorbed through the intuitive process rather than rote learning. Let’s step back and take a broader look at the meaning of time management.
The phrase “time management” is a bit of a conundrum. For us to assume that we can somehow manipulate [...]

The Secret to Time Management

In these times of economic instability everyone is looking for an edge. People want to perform their jobs better, to improve their lives. They want to spend more time with their families and go on camping trips. In short, they want to realize their dreams.
Unfortunately there is no magic bullet that will guarantee success. The [...]

How to Deal With Workplace Uncertainty

An engineer would say that workplace uncertainty is directly proportional to the state of the economy. The rest of you would say that when the economy gets worse so does workplace uncertainty. Whether you are a technical professional, a human resources worker, or a salesperson, workplace uncertainty, especially in times of economic woes, can be [...]

How to Prioritize in Order to Increase Productivity

Before you start the process of prioritizing you should ask yourself a few questions to establish a baseline at which to begin. This will improve time management and make you a more productive worker.

Why were you hired for this job? Are you accomplishing things that your boss set out for you [...]

time management training: reduce your workload and be with your family

One of the best time management strategies begins at home with your family. Let’s face it, your family is your foundation and it may consist of a wife and kids, or for a single person, friends and family. In this article I am peeking into the life of 27 year-old Joe the engineer, who has [...]

improve time management: the deadlines

Engineers deal with deadlines on a constant basis. The deadlines sometimes become like monsters from a horror movie…
“Coming soon to a theatre or drive-in near you! One of the most horrific stories to ever unfold on the silver screen! Starring Joe Engineer, the enigmatic soul who never saw the Dreaded Deadline coming, and when it [...]

top ten chart

top ten reasons engineers should improve time management

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#10.  Your son will stop calling you, “mister,” when you return home from work.
#9.    Watch the fat melt away from that depressing paunch you’ve developed.
#8.    Turn the tables at work so you’re in charge of your destiny.
#7.    Co-workers will stop calling you, “What’s his name?”
#6.    Enjoy rock climbing [...]

e-book for download

My upcoming e-book,
Engineer’s Guide to Managing Time for Professional and Personal Growth,
will be available for download in the coming weeks.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to banish stress,
tame your deadlines,
and grow as an individual.

simple mistakes

small steps; giant leaps

When I received the first copy of my recently published science fiction novel, Asmara’s Anomaly, my jubilation turned into shock when I turned to the very first page—even before the main title. At the bottom of the first page my website was listed:
http://doylematthwsnovels.com.
The printer had left out the letter “e” in my url. [...]