How can you get things done when you are being pulled in different directions? How can you make time for family, work, friends and other interests?

Managing time can be a challenge, so here are a few pointers that have been helpful to my coaching clients over the past few years. I hope they help you achieve what you want to achieve:

• Do something now. However small, action breeds more action

• Break down big projects into smaller, achievable-sized steps

• Say ‘no’ when necessary. You can’t keep everybody happy. Take control to achieve what you want

• Do the most important and challenging thing in your day first

• Review your to-do list every day. Set achievable deadlines

• Set time aside to answer your emails and calls when you choose

• Work when you are at your best. Are you an early bird or night owl?

• Clear your mental and physical space to focus and be more productive. Clear your desk. Meditate or go and have a coffee to get some personal ‘headspace’

• Manage your time. It’s precious. Use it wisely

• Before your day starts, take 20mins to plan it. Where do you want to be at the end of your day? What do you want to have achieved?