subject: Simple, Easy Techniques for Better Time Management [print this page] Simple, Easy Techniques for Better Time Management
Copyright (c) 2010 James MartinIt is important to learn effective time management techniques. Time is scarce and we need to know how to properly utilize it so that we can get more work done. This article discusses a few important techniques in this regard.Whether it is personal life or professional life, you can find great benefit of learning proper time management techniques. It takes a little bit of knowledge and practice. If you are willing to learn these strategies and put them into practice you can become more productive.1. Beat Procrastination Now - The first step to become good at time management is to learn how to beat procrastination. Procrastination means to keep putting off things again and again. If you do so, how can you become organized and get work done on time?One of the effective ways to beat procrastination is to just start doing the thing you have been putting off. Very often, the first step is the most difficult one. Once you take the first step, you will probably find less resistance for continuing with the remaining ones.Another thing you should do is to remove distractions while doing important work. Prevent your mind from wandering off by switching off your cell phone, closing the door of your room or office cabin etc. Such small steps can be helpful in eliminating distractions and beating procrastination.2. Prioritize Your Work - Prioritization is an important time management skill you should master. Try to do important tasks first so that you can give your 100% attention to these. Remember that time is limited so you have no choice but to prioritize.Decide what things are to be done first and foremost. The pressure will reduce when all the important tasks are finished. You won't feel as much stressed even if you are unable to complete some of the remaining tasks on your list.Create a list of tasks that need to be done at the beginning of the day. Then give points from 1-10 to each task based on importance. Now re-arrange the tasks from your list from highest points to lowest. Start doing the tasks from the top of the list (those with the highest points).Remember one thing - there isn't sufficient time to get all work done. So we need to put our attention on the most important tasks first. We may also have to put off or delegate some of our work.
