Time Management Habits of Creative Minds

When people think about creative people and their working habits, many assume that they live as hermits, closing themselves off from the outside world to finish their latest masterpieces.

This couldn’t be further from the truth for some of the greatest creative minds the world has ever known; Beethoven got eight hours’ sleep per night and spent around four hours prior to that socialising.

Next time you find yourself falling into the trap of working far too long and neglecting everything else, have a look at this great infographic from In Info We Trust.

The work/life balance of some of the greats:

• While writing Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert slept for 7 hours a night, 5.5 hours writing, 5 hours reading and 4.5 hours eating and socialising.

• Thomas Mann definitely believed in the powers of a good night’s sleep, eight hours a night and an hour-long afternoon nap during his average working day. He also spent 6.5 hours per day socialising and eating, with just 3 hours spent writing.

• Beethoven, as mentioned earlier, also slept for 8 hours per night, walked for two hours after dinner and worked for another eight hours. He didn’t skimp on socialising either, spending 4.5 hours reading in a tavern on an average evening.

• Sigmund Freud devoted less of his time to sleeping; indulging in just six hours per night. He spent a massive 12.5 hours per day working, but took breaks regularly to spend time with his family or to take a brisk walk.

• Charles Dickens generally spent 7 hours sleeping, 5 hours writing, 3 hours walking and 9 hours socialising and eating.

If they could achieve such great work without giving up their family time, social life and sleep, so can you!

All you need to do is learn how to manage your time and how not to let one aspect of your life take over. For regular tips, sign up to our blog and newsletter now.

Alternatively, why not book one of Andrea’s individual time management and productivity sessions? Her availability can be found here, just click and select a time that suits you.

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Time Management: Defeating The Top 10 Time Killers – INFOGRAPHIC

If you’re completely honest, you know that you (like most of us) don’t work to your maximum productivity level at all times. In fact, if you’re like the average person, you may don’t even do it for 75% of the time.

There is too much going on in life to make it easy to stay focused and remain productive. Email, social media, smartphones, colleagues, news websites, online shopping…there are far too many potential distractions to mention.

Have a look at this infographic from Officetime.net: Top 10 Time Killers and How to Fight Back.

If you identify with any of what is said in the infographic and would like some help defeating those time thieves, sign up for our free webinar on Wednesday. 10 Essential Tips for Getting More Done could be the start of the new you!

 

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Work Life Balance, Reality and Motivators – INFOGRAPHIC

With almost 90% of us admitting to working too much, the perfect work-life balance would appear to still be some way off for quite a few of us.

Did you know that being a natural night owl tends to make people feel more overloaded? Or that a sense of responsibility is the biggest motivator?

We found this infographic from Wrike very interesting and hope you do too.

How much of it can you relate to?

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Time Management: What Type of Procrastinator Are You – INFOGRAPHIC

“Procrastination [proh-kras-tuh-nay-shun]

noun

the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention”

This is the Dictionary.com definition of the word procrastination and something all of us are guilty of from time to time.

If you’re like most of the rest of the world, you have something that makes you more likely to procrastinate, but again if you’re like the rest of us, you’re somewhat unwilling to admit to your weaknesses in this area. How many times have you said you’re putting a task off because you work better under pressure? It’s not completely true though, is it?

Find out the truth about this habit and other types of procrastination in this handy infographic from Joseph Ferrari PhD of the University of Chicago. Once you’ve identified your own procrastination type, get in touch for help defeating it.

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How to Take the Perfect Nap – Infographic

Sometimes, the secret to becoming more productive is to slow down for a while. Take some time away from your to-do list and constantly growing email inbox and rest yourself. Take a nap!

It may go against the grain a little, but taking a nap can leave you refreshed, motivated and full of energy to work at your optimum level again. Just don’t stay in bed for the rest of the day…

The people at Visual.ly and have illustrated the perfect nap beautifully in this infographic. While you peruse it, we shall be away taking its advice. It is Friday, after all.

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