Time management is a decisive skill to learn and master. Time management can help you get things done quickly in your professional and personal life. In addition, it can also save you time and stress and resources.
Great time management has plenty of benefits. If you are a young professional who finds spending time efficiently challenging, learning and then applying new time management techniques you can use to develop can be decisive.
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Start Your Tasks Early
The first tip is to start your tasks early. But firstly, you have to organize and plan your goals, aka the prioritized tasks for your day. Having a solid plan as the foundation for your time management skills would be best. Observing is also a good practice because practicing it continuously becomes a skill and a habit. Without including proper day-to-day organization, developing your time management skills can turn into a Herculean ambition.
Yujin Wong is a leading mental resilience speaker. He has delivered plenty of keynote speeches that focus on productivity. In addition, he also produces content on his Mental Rockstar website that would agree with starting your tasks early for better productivity and the added benefit of better time management.
Make A Plan
Secondly, you need to make a plan. Are there any deadlines that are coming up? Are there deadlines that are months away? Has your teammate or supervisor given you a very urgent and last-minute deadline to complete? It all pares on how well you prioritize your tasks.
That prioritization relies on a good plan to follow. Before starting your day, you must make a game plan for your work day. You can begin by narrowing down what your most urgent tasks are, as well as the ones that you can begin early. By prioritizing, you can easily sort through your pile. If there are tasks that are minor but might be urgent, delegating them to others can be a good idea as it will also help develop your other teammate’s skills.
Moreover, there are many ways that you can organize and make your plans for your work day. For example, you can use To-Do lists (which are also great for those who are neurodivergent) and daily to-do lists.
Learn To Say No
People often take on a lot of responsibilities to help out their team. They also tend to make a good impression and showcase their dedication to work or cannot say no to work. However, learning to say no to every task is also important and compelling expertise you must develop to be more productive – and enjoy a better work-life balance.
Limiting the workload you are taking on can do wonders for your productivity and mental health. You can hold your time easier, concentrate on your workload, and be more productive.
Avoid Multitasking
While many people praise their ability to multitask, there are many reasons to believe it can get in the way of leveling up your time management skills. For example, a 2011 study from the University of California indicated that multitasking can degrade your capability to focus on the most important tasks. In addition, it can degrade your working memory. As a result, it could not be better for time management.
Wrapping Up
Time management is an essential skill. However, it can get overwhelmed with never-ending daily reminders of scheduled tasks and meetings and constantly try to play catch up. As a result, your workflow gets interrupted.
However, following these tips will make it easier to regain momentum and be more productive.
Author’s Bio:
Edwin Deponte is a motivational writer and a mental health advocate who is very passionate in writing about workplace mental and emotional health.
