There are two big issues with phone calls for people who feel they need more time in the day.
First, getting a phone call when you don’t want to talk can be annoying and distracting.
Second, many phone calls go on far longer than you want them to.
Together – taking long phone calls when you don’t want to talk – your phone may be the cause of your thinking that you need more hours in the day.
Here are two phone strategies that will miraculously create more time in your life:
Strategy 1: Schedule the Call
Schedule when you’re available to talk on the phone. There are two great ways to do this: (1) Set up a specific phone call appointment time when you’ll talk to someone. You can even designate a window of time in the day when you’re willing to talk on the phone. (2) When you start a phone call, specifically tell the other person how long you can talk, and then stick to this ending time!
Strategy 2: Initiate the Call
Never answer your phone. Always call the person back when it’s convenient for you. Keep doing whatever it is you’re doing. Be focused. Be productive. Get your work done. Work toward your goals. Then, when you need a short break or have the time to talk, return the call.
Some people feel that these two strategies are unfriendly or even downright rude. If you feel this way, ask yourself this question: Is it more important to talk right now, or is it more important that I take action creating the life I truly want?
