"TIME AND TIDE WAITS FOR NONE”

How well do you manage your time? If you are like many people, your answer may not be completely positive! Perhaps you feel overload, and you often have to work late to catch up on your deadlines. May be your days seem to go from one crisis to another, and this is certainly stressful and demoralizing.

Many of us know that we should be managing our time more effectively; but it can be difficult to identify the mistake that we’re making, and know how we could improve. When we do manage our time well, however, we are exceptionally productive, and our stress level drop. We can devote time to those interesting, high-reward project that can make a real difference to our life. In short, we’d be happier people.

So what is Time Management?

Time Management refers to managing time effectively so that the right time is allocated to the right activity.

• Effective time management allows us to assign specific time slots to activities as per their importance.

• Time Management refers to making the best use of time as time is always limited.

• Few tips on Time Management:

• Plan each day. Planning your day can help you accomplish more and feel more in control of your life. Write a to-do list, putting the most important tasks at the top. Keep a schedule of your daily activities to minimize conflicts and last-minute rushes.

• Prioritize your tasks. Time-consuming but relatively unimportant tasks can consume a lot of your day. Prioritizing tasks will ensure that you spend your time and energy on those that are truly important to you.

• Say no to non-essential tasks. Consider your goals and schedule before agreeing to take on additional work.

• Delegate. Take a look at your to-do list and consider what you can pass on to someone else.

• Take the time you need to do a quality job. Doing work right the first time may take more time, but errors usually result in spending more making corrections.

• Break large, time-consuming tasks into smaller tasks. Work on them a few minutes at a time until you get them all done.

• Practice the 10-minute rule. Work on a dreaded task for 10 minutes each day. Once you get started, you may find you can finish it.

• Limit distractions. Block out time on your calendar for big projects. During that time, close your door and tune off your phone and email.

• Get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. A healthy lifestyle can improve your focus and concentration, which will help improve your efficiency so that you can complete your work in less time.

• Take a break when needed. Too much stress can derail your attempts at getting organized. When you need a break, take one. Take a walk. Take a day of vacation to rest and re-energize. ALL THE BEST.  

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