THE GIFT OF A DAY (24); BE WISE, PLAN

"Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing." -
Thomas A. Edison

Be Wise, Plan

It's almost impossible to achieve anything significant without planning. You don't just happen on success, you plan to succeed, that's why we usually say, "if you fail to plan, you've planned to fail." Focus on your goals after drawing them up! You plan better with a goal, and you know your destination better with a plan. When we pre-plan a destination and then you set off, you'll most assuredly get to your destination, If you however fail to have a destination you'll still get there; a different destination actually!

To maximize your day, check out a few ideas.

1. Plan some down time. No matter "ant-like", you are with activities you have got to give yourself permission to take a few time-outs to relax. This will enable you to function more efficiently and be more productive in the long run. On a related note, you need to get enough sleep. Feeling rushed and chasing after time could be a symptom of being over tired. Get to bed at a decent hour, leave your worries behind and when the alarm goes off in the morning, you know what to do!

2. Finish what you start. Don’t take on another major project until you finish the one you’ve started. You don’t want to find yourself with a million unfinished tasks, or you’ll feel you never have enough time to accomplish anything. Don't allow time control you, regain control of your time. Stop running after time and you’ll feel less stressed and more energized. You’ll get everything done, with time to spare.

A route is to a destination or journey as planning is to success. Without a route you won't get to your destination and without a proper plan you won't find success or achievement. So, make it a point of duty to plan your days if you hope to achieve anything significant.