Check It Out:

Daylight saving time started March 14. While many people enjoy the extra hour of afternoon sunshine that daylight saving time brings, others struggle for several days to adjust their internal clock. Losing that one hour can disturb sleep, disrupt schedules, and cause jet-lag-type symptoms.

Time is a precious commodity, one that most of us already feel we have too little of. If you’d like to learn how to manage your time more effectively, make a beeline to the Newport Beach Library and check out the buzz in these guides:

“One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week by Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good” by Regina Leeds: Does the thought of trying to get organized overwhelm you because you have no clue where to begin?

Follow the week-by-week schedule outlined in this book to eliminate clutter, reclaim space and master time management.

“The Power of Less: the Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential — in Business and in Life” by Leo Babauta: How can you achieve more by doing less? Simplify your life and work smarter by setting limits and focusing on only a few tasks at a time.

This concise guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to increase efficiency by eliminating distractions.

“Best Practices: Time Management: Set Priorities to Get the Right Things Done” by John Hoover: If you’re really pressed for time, pick up this little gem for a crash course in setting goals and prioritizing objectives.

You can zip through the self-assessment quizzes, do’s and don’ts checklists, Power Points, case files and other sidebars in no time flat.

“The Secret Pulse of Time: Making Sense of Life’s Scarcest Commodity” by Stefan Klein: Journalist Stefan Klein explores time management from a scientific approach.

Discover how circadian rhythms, memory and the perception of time impact the brain. Immerse yourself in the latest research on the elusive nature of time as you learn practical techniques to beat the clock.

“Organizing Your Day: Time Management Techniques that will Work for You” by Sandra Felton and Marsha Sims: The authors of this recently published guide share their secrets on how to overcome procrastination, maximize efficiency and delegate tasks wisely.

Reduce stress and enjoy life more by incorporating effective time management solutions into your daily routine.

“How Did I Get so Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free your Time, Reclaim your Schedule, and Reconnect with What Matters Most” by Valorie Burton: Are you constantly caught in a race against the clock? Valorie Burton’s 28-day program will help you set boundaries and break the cycle of busyness.

Replenish your body and spirit with exercise, meditation and meaningful activities that will bring you joy.

Hurry into the library today for some timely inspiration!

CHECK IT OUT is written by the staff of the Newport Beach Public Library. All titles may be reserved from home or office computers by accessing the catalog at www.newportbeachlibrary.org. For more information on the Central Library or any of the branches, contact the Newport Beach Public Library at (949) 717-3800, option 2.