Case Study: Time Management

By Michelle Higginson

Client: Male
Age: 56
Date: Oct. 17/06
Presenting Problem: Time management
Other factors: Bipolar

Used the Meta Model, information gathering.

Summary of the key questions:

Client wishes to manage his time better in order to complete tasks so he can further his business adventures. Client wants to dedicate time for finishing tasks but has had trouble doing so. After speaking with client for some time, I was beginning to feel he was trying to work towards the big picture instead of breaking it into smaller tasks in order to get to the desired outcome. We discussed this and client agreed to break it down and work with smaller issues at a time. Client feels that if he makes some progress he will feel relieved and there will be a huge pressure gone. Client wants to conquer time management so he can work towards his goals and live the lifestyle he desires.

He will know he has achieved this when he can actually follow a schedule and accomplish things.

He wants to succeed for himself, clients and family. We made a deal that the client would finish some written material for a corporate company by Oct. 20, 2006.

Client states that this accomplishment will allow him to give to others like family and friends; example: gifts and time.

He feels that only himself stops him from using his time wisely.

The resources he already has include; good day planner, education, motivation and that he has made a decision to do it. He will work on only one task at a time so not to overwhelm himself.

Client feels he has all the resources he needs, along with seeing me again.

The way the client feels he will get there includes; setting a deadline to accomplish one goal (which he has done here today) he will block out time in his day timer to get started.

Over all assessment of this client after finishing with the meta model; client tends to overwhelm himself with things to accomplish. He knows what he wants the final outcome to be, but avoids getting started because it’s too overwhelming. We will focus on procrastination and taking baby steps.

Treatment:

  • Blackboard Induction (client is very analytical)
  • Deepening techniques
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Eye lock
  • Procrastination script from Georgina Cannon’s book; scripts for success
  • NLP technique used……Godiva Chocolate Pattern
  • S.H.
  • P.H.S.

Client came out of hypnosis feeling relaxed but motivated to get started. He said the visual of the NLP was great for him.

Client will be back in one week. We will talk about whether he accomplished the few paragraphs he has to write, then work on another baby step he can get started on, such as writing job proposals.

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