time management Archives

14 01, 2022

Find a Time System That Works For You

Tom O'Leary2022-05-23T10:44:58+00:00

Reading Time: 7 minutesKey messages:- Principles are the big rules you live by and hacks are those little ways we have of easing the daily grind. Systems are in between.- A good system should primarily allow you to distinguish between urgent and important and work towards those key accomplishments that will make a difference to you! Put simply, time systems allow us to structure our day such that we get to accomplish what we want and don’t get lost in long to do lists and other people's priorities. This post covers a number of systems I have created and more [...]

Find a Time System That Works For YouTom O'Leary2022-05-23T10:44:58+00:00

11 01, 2022

Feel Stuck in a Time Management Loop?

Tom O'Leary2022-05-23T10:33:11+00:00

Reading Time: 8 minutesKey messages:- Having strong time principles allows you to protect your time and energy from other people's priorities. - Whatever your principles, stick to them! Time management seems to offer a path to ever increasing productivity and yet is highly limited in what it can deliver. Indeed, for many, it often increases stress rather than bringing a sense of calm and control. The fact is that there are still only a given number of hours in a day. Deduct sleep and the time you need for daily life and responsibilities and most people only have a comparatively [...]

Feel Stuck in a Time Management Loop?Tom O'Leary2022-05-23T10:33:11+00:00

5 11, 2021

To Do or Not To Do?

Tom O'Leary2022-03-09T11:34:36+00:00

Reading Time: 4 minutes The great tragedy of the to-do list is that it was put together by the person you were yesterday.David WhyteTo-do lists are the portal through which many people view their lives. In a complex world, they can help calm our brains, which have a tendency to hang on to the undone and the unfinished. It can thus be very helpful to get it all out of your head and give your brain permission to let go in the knowledge that it won’t be forgotten. What happens, however, is that these lists either multiply or get so [...]

To Do or Not To Do?Tom O'Leary2022-03-09T11:34:36+00:00

26 01, 2021

Are goals simply homework for your future self?

Tom O'Leary2022-01-17T11:18:39+00:00

Reading Time: 2 minutes I’ve had clients who came to me with hundreds of “goals” spread across countless wish lists. The lists kept growing as new goals outpaced achievement. While a powerful motivator for many, goals can become a statement that you are currently in some way incomplete and will only be complete when all the goals have been achieved. With those lists growing longer you can just imagine the inner dialogue: I never achieve anything, I’ve no self-discipline, I’ve no motivation, I’m no good. They felt overwhelmed with so much to do and so little time. One lady could [...]

Are goals simply homework for your future self?Tom O'Leary2022-01-17T11:18:39+00:00

Tom’s innate ability to listen and empathise enabled me to relax and really explore the issues that were causing me some anxiety. Our sessions provided me with an enhanced sense of self-awareness and a considered plan of action. The benefits in terms of relationships and self-confidence this process has given me are invaluable, in both work and life in general!

Testimonial from Sean, Ireland

I went for coaching with Tom, without knowing what I wanted but knowing that I needed some help after having a number of setbacks with interviews. By the end of the first session, I was beginning to realise my problems. By the end of the second session, I was beginning to realise what I wanted. In our final two sessions, Tom helped me to identify a strategy for achieving my goals.
I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions. Tom listened without judgement, guided without being opinionated and ultimately helped me to help myself. You can’t ask more from a coach.

Testimonial from Paul, Ireland

I didn’t think I had a specific need for a coach, however, having met Tom outside of our professional roles we decided to set up a coaching programme. I’m delighted we did. Tom’s approach is based on taking it slow, listening first and asking questions you won’t have thought of second. The latter always result in positive actions to take away and implement immediately. Now, I’m really looking forward to continuing our working relationship.

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