Me First by Kate Christie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Why it’s time for Me First Part I The mistakes we make — what could get in the way?

Our afflictions Where we waste our time Mistake #1 Imposter syndrome

Solution

Mistake #2 Busy lifestyle syndrome

Solution

Mistake #3 Superwoman syndrome

Solution

Mistake #4 Yes syndrome

Solution The do’s The don’ts

Mistake #5 Judgement

Solution — judgement Solution — feedback

Mistake #6 Guilt

Solution

Mistake #7 It’s easier if I just do it myself

Solution

Mistake #8 My kids aren’t going to make this easy

Solution

Mistake #9 My partner is the problem!

Solution

Mistake #10 I was told I could have it all. What happened?

Solution

Mistake #11 I don’t need help

Solution

Mistake #12 I just don’t know where to start

Solution

Mistake #13 I don’t have time for me

Solution

Part II The 5 SMART Steps

All about Alice The 5 SMART Steps: an overview

Step 1: Self-aware Step 2: Map Step 3: Analyse Step 4: Reframe Step 5: Take Control The secret 6th step: the power of collaboration

Step 1 Self-aware

Exercise 1: my key time challenges Exercise 2: how do I feel right now? Exercise 3: what one thing would I change? Well, now you know What I really, really want Exercise 4: what will I do with 30 extra hours a month? What floats your boat? Defining your values Exercise 1: what’s most important to me? Exercise 2: my top values Exercise 3: how do I prioritise my values? Reflection

Step 2 Map

Hello? Hello? Where did you go … ? Reflection

Step 3 Analyse

Break it down, Baby Exercise 1: Must, Want, Delegate or Reject? Exercise 2: How much time I can potentially reclaim The four cost lenses Exercise 3: What are my costs? Exercise 4: Stress test my task categories Exercise 5: How do I feel? Exercise 6: My total savings Reflection

Step 4 Reframe

Musts Delegating Outsourcing Exercise 1: It’s time to outsource Insourcing Exercise 2: It’s time to insource — let’s get manipulative A final word on delegating: do it the SMART way Rejecting Exercise 1: It’s time to reject the total rejects Exercise 2: It’s time to reject the partial rejects Wants Exercise 1: Wants — I want it, I want it, I want it! Reflection

Step 5 Take control

Maintaining momentum

Part III How about a little bonus?

How to set and smash audacious goals

Goal setting with The 5 SMART Steps Exercise 1: Self-aware Exercise 2: Map Exercise 3: Analyse Exercise 4: Reframe Exercise 5: Take control

Where to now?

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