Tricks For Fantastic Time Management
There is nothing worse than feeling as though you never have enough time
. Feeling like this can lead you to rush tasks and more often than not you will make mistakes. In order to get some sort of routine into your life, so that you can complete tasks on time you need excellent time management. With this in mind, here are some tips on doing that.
To start you off on the road to managing your time better write down everything you currently need to do. For some people this list will be huge, for others a little smaller. Spend a few minutes doing this and you will not miss anything from your list.
Take a look at your list and highlight anything that has to be done as soon as possible. When you know what you have to prioritize you will be able to plan your time better. Tasks that are not as important can be left for another day, so make sure you are aware of what these tasks are.
As soon as you have created your priority list you will need to plan out when you can complete each tasks. Think about your normal routine and fit in tasks around your usual daily activities. It is at this point where most people realize that they can get more done than they actually think. Think about your day in 30 minute slots and plan your time appropriately. Don't leave long tasks until the end of the day as you will probably not be too motivated to do them.
Learning the art of delegation is another very useful time management skill. If a lot of your tasks are work based is there anyone who can help you? Delegating tasks to others can really help you to save a lot of time. So make sure that if you can delegate, you are doing so.
When it comes successful time management you should also make sure that you give yourself enough time to complete tasks. People who are new to planning their time will often, mistakenly, believe that they will be able to complete certain tasks faster than they can. To make sure you get your planning right you should give yourself more time than you need to start with. As time progresses you will be able to accurately plan your tasks much better.
Another very important aspect of time management is sticking to your plan, even if you feel you are not getting very far. Give it time and you will soon see the benefits of planning your time. Be positive about what you are doing and before you know it you will be getting everything done on time.
As you can time management is all about great planning. By doing this each week you can ensure that you never miss a task again. So instead of rushing from one task to another and feeling like a dog chasing its tail take a step back and plan your week.
by: Chris Arribbat