Page 2 - Top 20 Tips to Time Management

Time Management Requires ACTION!
Procrastinators, beware: to manage your time effectively and be more productive throughout the day, you MUST take action! It's pretty straightforward. However, it is usually the time when we procrastinate that we develop the desire to act.
Let's begin simply with a few fundamental tips. Begin by making one change per week, and you'll see results sooner than you believe!
1. Get your day started early. Do you roll out of bed each morning after pressing the snooze button five times only to realize you're already late for work? What about weekends? Do you get a full night's sleep on both days?
• Constantly forcing yourself to wake up on time without rushing will leave you feeling refreshed and less stressed. Maintaining this schedule on weekends will result in additional hours of productivity. Therefore, get up, dress, and go!
2. Prioritize your tasks. It may be prudent, to
begin with, the most challenging task. When you start early in the day, you will have more energy to complete the task and feel more accomplished and less stressed once the large project is completed. Others believe that achieving a large number of smaller tasks first is preferable because you'll gain momentum and check more items off your to-do list, which will make you feel more productive.
• Finally, there is no right or wrong way to prioritize your tasks; the best method is the one that motivates you to complete the work. After you've lifted your spirit, you'll feel more optimistic and productive.
3. Use calendars or daily planners. There is genuinely no reason to be disorganized or miss deadlines with the variety of calendars and planners available. Because not everyone benefits from the same type of planner, take your time and determine which system is right for you. Whether you use traditional paper, an electronic PDA, or a web- based application, keep track of all your deadlines and activities and identify any gaps so you can treat yourself.
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