The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment: Achieve More Success with Less Stress Foreword by Cal Newport, author of So Good They Can't Ignore You

Time management skills that work! A proven method for going from stressed and overwhelmed to peaceful and confident in three easy steps The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investmentaddresses the three key elements of effective time investment: priorities, expectations, and routines. Saunders helps you identify negative mental patterns that sabotage your attempts to change and teaches how to create new "rules" that align thoughts with desired results. Her method combines high-level introspection about where to focus with practical skills for making decisions, cultivating relationships, saying "no" at the right times, and investing in proper self-care. Elizabeth Grace Saundersis the founder and CEO of Real Life E, a time coaching and training company that empowers overwhelmed individuals to feel peaceful, confident and accomplished through an exclusive Schedule Makeover process.

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THE FOUNDATION
CHAPTER ONE: EFFECTIVE TIME INVESTMENT
Achieve More Success with Less Stress
The Seductress
The Couch Potato
Your Choice
Why Time Investment?
The Work-Life Brilliance Solution
The Impact of Your Time Investment Choices
Your Time Personality
Why There’s Hope!
Journaling Exercise: COMPOUND INTEREST
CHAPTER TWO: BREAK FREE
Overcoming Crippling Emotions
The Boston Marathon Limper
Why Emotions Matter (No Matter What You Think)
When You Can’t Keep Up: Overwhelm
When You Feel Dull and Listless: Ambivalence
When You Are Constantly on Edge: Fear
When You Blame Others: Frustration
When You Must Meet a Standard: Guilt
When You Fear Being Known: Shame
Journaling Exercise: TEN TOOLS I LEARNED FOR FEELING GOOD
CHAPTER 3: STAY STRONG
Empowering Mental Exercises
The Road to Arua
Play-Doh and Bouncy Balls
Increase Your Joy: Gratitude
Increase Your Hope: Optimism
Increase Your Confidence: Affirmation
Increase Your Peace: Mind Time
Journaling Exercise: TAKING BACK CONTROL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
THE 3 TIME INVESTMENT SECRETS
CHAPTER 4: SECRET #1
Clarify Action-Based Priorities
Please Rob Me
Secret #1: Clarify Action-Based Priorities
Your Personal Definition of Success
Priority-Based Decision Making
Dynamic Priorities Model
Balancing and Rebalancing
Journaling Exercise: GO TAKE A NAP!
CHAPTER 5: SECRET #2
Set Realistic Expectations
A Tale of Two Expectations
Secret #2: Set Realistic Expectations
Expectations of Yourself: Let Go of Comparison and Perfectionism
Others’ Expectations of You: Let Go of Pressure and Guilt
Your Expectations of Others: Let Go of Resentment and Criticism
Journaling Exercise: HOW TO ESCAPE TIME POVERTY AND GET TIME RICH QUICKl
CHAPTER 6: SECRET #3
Strengthen Simple Routines
Routines Create a Natural Flow: My Morning Routine
Secret #3: Strengthen Simple Routines
Routines Increase a Sense of Control
Routines Build Momentum on Big Scary Projects
How to Pacify Your Inner Routine Rebel
Routines Require Intentional Practice
Journaling Exercise: HARD TO SWALLOW
THE IMPLEMENTATION
CHAPTER 7: HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN ROUTINES
A Step-by-Step Guide
Four Essential Steps
Step 1: Prepare for Action
Step 2 : Anticipate Everything
Step 3: Practice the Routine
Step 4: Review, Reward, and Recalibrate
Create Your Own Routine Template
Simple Project Plan Template
Quick Reference Done-for-You Routines and Tools
Planning Routines
Daily Routine
Project-Completion Routines
E-mail Processing Routines
Work and School Routines
Mental Decompression Routines
Sleep, Food, and Exercise Routines
Relationship Routines
Home Routines
CHAPTER 8: BE ACCOUNTABLE
Support for Lasting Change
It Takes a Cheering Squad to Win a Book Contract
Why Be Accountable?
Honesty: Be Accountable to Yourself
Transparency: Be Accountable to a Person
Camaraderie: Be Accountable to a Group
Culture: Accountability Routines at Work
Journaling Exercise: STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
CHAPTER 9: TIME PEACE
Reduce Time-Caused Drama
The Burned Casserole
What Frustrates Planners About Spontaneous People and Vice Versa
What You Can Do (Even If the Other Person Doesn’t Change)
How to Communicate About Your Needs Instead of Retreating or Exploding
How to Recover Quickly When You End Up Disappointed, Frustrated, or Angry
Love Someone
Journaling Exercise: CHOOSING PEACE
IN GRATITUDE
EPILOGUE: BUT WHAT ABOUT … ?
Where to Find Answers to Your Questions
INDEX