Under Pressure….Many of us know the feeling of constant time pressure, even though we have numerous technical aids and smart apps at our disposal. Yes, we also love good technical PM apps and solutions.
But instead of feeling relief, some of us get into an endurance run that seems to never end. We, the CDN team, encountered this phenomenon more and more often, especially in young, dynamic companies.
And because support and good answers being our profession and credo,
we sat down five years ago and looked at proven time and self-management methods and approaches . We turned them inside out, adapted them to today's and merged them into a modern training and coaching offer for employees and managers.
Today, 5 years later, these offers are not only part of the fixed PE repertoire of our customers – they are also regularly requested by our new customers
Time and self-management: A must in our fast-paced world?
Time management is much more than a means of increasing efficiency. It is the key to tackling deeper challenges. Time management - often misunderstand as a bundle of methods- is a lifelong skill that helps us to stay in control, both internally and externally, and to successfully orient ourselves in fast-paced worlds.
But how do we manage to keep track of things in the midst of constant change?
What does science say?
Sociologist Hartmut Rosa describes three dimensions of acceleration that shape our lives:
Technical acceleration
Accelerating social change
Accelerating the pace of life
These dimensions are closely linked and often lead to overwhelm. But how do we control these processes instead of letting ourselves be driven by them?
Technical Acceleration: Time Saving or Stress Trap?
Technological innovations are supposed to save us time. From smartphones to fast internet to numerous project management tools – they all promise to make our everyday lives more efficient. But the reality is often different: More technology often means more hectic. Between "coffee to go", parallel video calls and a flood of e-mails, we feel as if time is slipping out of our hands.
Technical acceleration must be designed so that it can bring us the relief we hope for instead of increasing our pressure.
The transformation of society: flexible, but exhausted faster?
In addition to technological changes, rapid societal change is taking place. Working models such as remote work, agile approaches and a new understanding of leadership require us to be constantly adaptable. At the same time, social media dictates trends that come and go before we can follow them. This constant adaptation costs not only energy, but also time – and often leads to excessive demands.
Choosing flexible forms of work consciously and appropriately for your own working environment, or not doing so - that's what our CDN training offers are all about.
The pace of life: Caught in the fast lane?
Hartmunt Rosa also describes the acceleration of the pace of life. Everything has to go faster, the to-do list is getting longer, and we rush from one task to the next. In the process, the most important thing often falls by the wayside: time for ourselves and the affairs of our hearts. Instead of enjoying life, we get into an endurance run that exhausts us. The result? Stress and the feeling of never really being "finished".
Our CDN time and self-management offers address the topic individually and company-specifically. 'Cause there are ways to manage this acceleration cycle, to get out of it and to regain focus. And for those who have now kindfully read to the end:
Here are three immediate approaches that can help you reduce stress and make better use of your time:
Integrate deceleration into everyday life: Breaks are not a luxury, but necessary to stay productive and healthy. Mindfulness exercises or simply being offline helps to clear your head.
Priorities instead of multitasking: Not everything has to be done immediately. Set clear priorities, figure out what's really important, and focus on that. This will bring you peace of mind and reduce unnecessary stress.
Use technology wisely: Not every app or tool is a time-saver. Consciously choose which digital tools really help you and which time wasters you can eliminate.
Our offer: Time and self-management as tailor-made solutions
In our time and self-management trainings and coaching sessions, we accompany you and people in your company in many other techniques and approaches that help you to work dynamically and productively without getting lost in everyday life. This allows you to stay successful together with your team while keeping an eye on your quality of life.
Sounds exciting? Then take your time and talk to us!
Vanessa Daun
Trainer, Coach, Consultant
