24 hours in a day. People are juggling seemingly endless work projects, family responsibilities and personal issues. It can often seem as though 24 hours is not enough.
Although we can’t control time, we can be intentional in how we manage it.
We all want to achieve the elusive work-life balance. In order to do so, we must work efficiently and productively.
Want to know how to master your time and take control? Start by implementing these powerful time management tips.
Begin the day early
- Rising early will most likely give you a few extra hours in the morning. Seize this moment and get a head start on your day!
Create a time audit
- Make an effort to identify where you are directing most of your time. You may find those quick social media checks are in reality, chewing up a large chunk of your time.
- Some excellent free time management apps include: Flora, Calendar and Priority Matrix.
Set a time limit
- Allocating a specific period of time to complete a task can be incredibly useful and will definitely increase your productivity.
Make a list
- Checking off a task on your to-do list can be wonderfully satisfying. Asides from increasing focus, check lists are motivating as you can see what you have already achieved, and what remains.
Learn it’s okay to delegate
- Delegating can be a great time saver. Some people struggle with this as they can’t let go of the reins and allow someone else to help.
- Learn to trust your colleagues, they have your back. Lessening your work load means you have extra time for other tasks.
Plan ahead
- Either first thing in the morning or before you leave work for the day spend 10-15 minutes organising yourself. Even if it means composing a list of your most important tasks to complete.
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