Time Management: Prevent Problems

Improve communication with family members and other important people.

Misunderstandings and jumping to conclusions are often a result of not taking time to listen. If you are giving instructions, make sure the other person understands what to do. Writing down times and dates reduces confusion.

Be sure to fill prescriptions, return phone calls, and pay your bills on time. Remember the proverb a “stitch in time saves nine.” Take care of problems when they first start so they don’t become worse.

Repair or eliminate any household hazards, such as loose carpets, cracked electric cords, or breakable containers.

Keep medicines or cleaning products that may attract children out of reach. Keep a flashlight handy in case of power failures. Many crises occur from failure to act until a matter becomes urgent. This means more time is required to do a job or correct difficulties.

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