Time is Money, Spend it Wisely!

You've probably heard the phrase ‘Time is Money’. But do you understand the real meaning behind these remarkably powerful words?

The key to productivity and success in life is; strong time management skills.

'Time Management' is the art of arranging, organizing, scheduling, and budgeting one’s time for the purpose of generating more effective work and productivity. 

Maintaining an organized life & scheduling time responsibly helps provide structure and keeps us in line. This is very important when it comes to meeting deadlines.

• " You can't turn back the hand of time.. " - Unknown

Structure and discipline are key when it comes to managing time effectively. Time is nonrenewable and irreversible. One must understand the value of 'Time' and use it wisely.

Time is certainly one of our most valuable assets. If you don't have the 'Time' to invest in an activity, it simple cannot be executed. Lets say you want to start a business or plan out a project, you need time for planning, building, visualizing and reviewing you idea. An entrepreneur must be willing to sacrifice valuable time for future wealth and success.

How are 'Time' and 'Money' Related?

The following are few factors that are relevant when it comes to associating time with money:

• When time is used up, it is considered to be spent or consumed. Time should be consumed wisely since it is an asset of value. As an asset it is to be budgeted and invested efficiently in order to generate more productivity
• Budgeting time involves establishing a detailed plan of allocating the amount of time to be invested in each activity. Creating a predetermined schedule of how much time will be spent on various daily activities helps you remain productive. 
• Time is an asset that is to be invested into activities that will help you generate income and benefits in the future. 
• Efficiency is the ability to maximize production by consuming the least amount of resources possible. In this case, time is a resource that goes towards production of an idea, business or project. Efficient production is using up the lowest amount of resources to generate maximum production. 
• Effectiveness is the measure of achieving objectives and solving problems. It is reaching the best outcome out of productivity. In regards to time as a resource being used effectively, a person must determine if the outcome has expectations and the outcome was worth the time invested. 

Time Management Techniques

There are many techniques for people to budget their time efficiently and effectively. The usefulness of these techniques vary from person to person according to their needs and organizational styles. To find your perfect fit you must evaluate your learning style and comfort level with the different options. Some of the most commonly used time management techniques are; making schedules, planning ahead, using calendars, making lists, setting goals, creating logs, setting timers, establishing deadlines, etc. Good time management might take some time to adjust to but it is definitely worth mastering!

The Importance of Honesty

" To gain complete honesty it is important to let go of all your fears and defense mechanisms..."

To be honest is to express the truth with sincerity & without deceit.  Honesty is extremely important when it comes to communicating with others. If your word is not reliable, it is of less value to others. It also helps build trust - trust helps build and maintain personal relationships. An honest person is more likely to gain the respect of the public and obtain a positive reputation.

Honesty & Relationships

Relationships are based on trust & are nothing without trust. You can never comfortably trust a person who isn't honest. Try your best to always remain honest with others to build your 'trustworthy' reputation. 

Building relationships not only opens up opportunities, provides you with emotional support, but also helps you learn. A strong relationship is built on honesty and trust, so make sure you are always honest! 

Passing on What I've Learned

Word of Advice
I put together a list of 10 lessons I've learned in my 20 years on this planet that I would like to pass onto others to help positively impact their lives...

 1. TIME

Do not waste your time on things that don’t benefit you in any way. Make your time of value and only grant it to those who deserve it.

2. PEOPLE

Unless they impact your life positively & you benefit from surrounding yourself by them; don’t grant them your valuable time. 

3. SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Always strive for lifestyle improvements and don’t give up on the goals you set for yourself! Only you can take you where you want to be.

4. LOVE 

Try to see yourself for who you really are so that you don’t settle for less than you deserve. You accept the love you think you deserve, so make sure you love & respect yourself!

5. TALENT

Find things you’re good at and practice them to perfection. Who knows you might be able to make money off your talents some day!

6. WORK

Work really hard at your place of employment & gain outstanding work habits. Be the best at what you do and strive for nothing less than perfection.

7. TAKE ACTION

If you say you’re going to do something, do it. Don’t “try” or “want” to do anything, it’s simple: if you say you’re going to do it, prove it. An idea is only a daydream until you starting to plan and take action!

8. HEALTH

Lead a healthy lifestyle, stop smoking, start eating healthy & start getting active and working out. Living better will get you feeling better, feeling better will bring you positive energy, & positive energy will grant you a positive life.

9. LEARN 

Always expand your knowledge. There’s always more languages to learn, documentaries to watch, books to read, stories to hear, and places to see...

10. ME

Always put yourself first and look out for your best interest. You can only help those around you if you are doing good yourself. Make the most out of opportunities and don’t let anything or anyone get in the way of your success!

My Career Goals

MY CAREER GOALS
    I am a strong believer in strategic planning and setting goals for myself. I always construct a list of short-term, medium-term and long-term goals for myself to meet. Everyone should have goals to execute in order to constantly move forward in life.

    Every goal starts with a vision. After constructing a vision for the future, we need to investigate what actions are required, in order for us to bring our vision to life.

The following is a list of short-term, medium-term and long-term career goals I've recently set:

5 Short-Term Goals

1. Complete this semester with a 4.0 GPA.
2. Find an internship for the summer.
3. Get promoted at my current job.
4. Finish my photography portfolio.
5. Make a website displaying my modeling and photography portfolios.

5 Medium-Term Goals.

1. Move out & get my own place downtown Toronto.
2. Buy a brand new white Jeep Wrangler.
3. Graduate College & apply for University.
4. Finish setting up my photography studio & complete purchasing equipment.
5. Finish my modeling portfolio.

5 Long-Term Career Goals.

1.  Start my own business.
2. Make a well-known name for myself in the Business world.
3. Publish my own book.
4. Become a public figure
5. Continue persuing Photography & Modeling

II am hoping to cross everything on my list on time & I'm determined to work hard towards it

Welcome

Welcome to my blog. 

 Student in the Marketing program at Sheridan College.

Currently enrolled in Digital Marketing 1, MKTG 20261.  As part of my major project, I was asked to run a blog about a topic of my interest.

Here's a little about myself...

My name is Sandra Rizkalla, a 20 yr old 3rd yr Marketing student.

I personally have always had a very high interest in The Business World, Entrepreneurship and Marketing. In a few years I hope to one day own my own Marketing business and run advertisement campaigns for businesses in Canada.

My interest in the field began in my early teens when I was looking for ways to market myself as a model & photographer. I began promoting myself through the internet and social media websites (Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) in order to market myself.

Business skills have always been something that came to me naturally. I love the program I am in, I can't wait to graduate and achieve all the goals I have set for myself. I am eager to become part of the professional business workforce and eventually own my own company.

My passion for business is timeless & I'm positive I've chosen the most suitable field for myself.