Short coaching excerpt by Donald Burns arguing that strong time management is essential for work–life balance. Burns states most people are poor at time management, urges listeners to "become obsessed" with their calendar, and describes a coaching practice of reviewing clients' weekly calendar screenshots to enforce disciplined scheduling of days, weeks, and months in advance.
Manage your time is critical for achieving work life balance. And here's the secret. The majority of the population suck at time management. And yes, you probably suck at it too. I am relentless with my coaching clients about managing their calendar. I make them take screenshots each week and send it to me so I can see if they're really maximizing their schedule. Become obsessed with your schedule. Become obsessed with your calendar. Schedule your day, your week, your month in advance, allocating time for both work and professional activities. This will allow you to maintain control over time and not let it control you.
If your restaurant only works because you work 80 hours a week, it doesn't work.
