First of all,Realize that time management is a myth. Many wants to squeeze too much into one day. Coming to the realization that there are only 24 hours in a day and that one can only fit so much into those hours, releases one from the worries and anxieties of things that are yet to be done.
Find out where you're wasting your time. Conduct a complete time examination. Walk through your day in 15 minute intervals, Make a note of what you are doing and for how long.
Having clear goals will guide you through the
process of getting control of your time. The best way to start is with pen and paper in hand and write out what you want more time to do.
Make Use of time management tools. There are thousands of time management tools available today. The best is a daily or weekly planner. other options are online calendar's such as Google Calendar or Outlook. Learn to delegate. Look at your to do list and see what can be handed off to
other people, a spouse, a coworker or a friend.
Urgent are things that are due soon, but may not be life or death. Vital are things that may or may not be urgent, but that you absolutely must do.
Schedule your priorities do not prioritize your schedule.Take charge of what you have before you. You have the power to decided what you do and when.
It is simple and takes little time. A great opportunity to make a to do list is when your head hits the pillow at night. Keep a notepad by your bed and think through the next day or week and write down what needs to get done.
Days change and so should their tasks. Every day look over your to do list and prioritize it and organize it by task type and importance. What was important the day before may not be so today.
A good breakfast will ensure you stay alert for the morning time. A light lunch filled with fruits and veggies won't weigh you down and will keep you motivated through the afternoon. It is hard to concentrate when the stomach is not satisfied.
Rest means sleeping well at night, getting enough sleep, and taking breaks during the day. Take walk during work and get some fresh air. Get a glass of water mid-afternoon (it will also help ease that tension headache as well). Self-care is vital to productivity.
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