MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY


We are all given twenty-four hours a day in which to live--no more, no less. So why is it that some people are able to accomplish more in one day than others can possibly do in a week? Other than possibly the difference of levels of energy, it must be that one person is able to manage their time more effectively than the other person. This does not mean that one person works harder, but rather, the person who accomplishes more in less time has figured out how to work smarter.

How can you learn to effectively manage your time in order to get more accomplished? Read the following tips and find out!


Tip1:

Set time limits for your simple activities. Some people are dawdlers. This is fine for someone who has a lot of time and they need to fill it, but if you are a dawdler and you wan t to get more done in a lesser amount of time, then you are going to have to learn to practice self-control and set limits on your valuable time. You can do this by setting a reasonable amount of time that the task at hand is going to take. Do not try to rush it, but on the other hand, do not allow yourself too much time to complete the task either. Let us, for example, that you want to clean out a closet. You will need to allow time to empty the closet out, then go through everything and throw away the items that you don't want or need anymore. Then you will need to clean the inside of the closet out and out everything back in it that you want to keep. Depending on the size of the closet, and the amount of stuff that is in it, let us say that you figure you can accomplish this task in one hour. Use a kitchen timer and set it for sixty minutes exactly. Then, start your task. You should have your closet cleaned out and put back together by the time, or even before, the timer goes off.


Tip 2 :

Do not try to do it all yourself. Do not overload yourself by insisting on doing everything yourself. Your husband, wife or kids can help out around the house and make your life easier. It will also help you to save time so you can get other tasks done. Make-up a list of chores for your kids to do. Talk to your spouse about doing a few things more around the house if he or she has the time and you feel overwhelmed. If your family is already too busy to help you out a little more, then you should consider hiring either full or part time help. You can easily find someone to help you do a variety of chores around the house, which may include cleaning your house, doing the laundry, ironing, or helping with the cooking duties.


Tip 3 :

Learn to set priorities and also to just say NO. In finding more time in your busy life so that you can get things done, you must decide what jobs are most important and need done first. Do not let little things get in the way if you can possibly help it.

Also, do not let yourself feel obligated every time someone asks you to do something for them. This includes charitable organizations, school activities, and, even when someone in your family asks you to do something that you do not have time for.