One of the most well used phrases in many workplaces is “I don’t have enough time”. For many of us time simply slips away and working extra becomes a regular routine. So how can you better manage your time? Here are five tips that we hope will help.
1) Learn how to say “no”.
Often we accept new tasks and responsibilities without properly thinking through if we have the time to do them or not. Saying no at work is a difficult thing to do, but it is extremely important if we want to keep ourselves healthy, happy, and productive.
2) Set yourself time limits in which to do your tasks.
Often we are bad judges of time. Give yourself deadlines and find yourself a place where you won’t easily be disturbed. Putting all your focus on to the task at hand and doing it in a timeframe can free up a lot of time for later.
3) Complete the most important tasks first.
Rather than doing what is the highest priority, we often do the tasks we consider most easy or fun first. Instead of this, list your tasks in order of deadline and priority and complete them accordingly. Don’t let unimportant or irrelevant tasks eat up your valuable time.
4) Do something during waiting time.
Often we find ourselves waiting for a bus or a meeting and do not make the most of this free time. There are many 5 or 10 minute relaxation apps online that can help you make the most of your waiting time. Alternatively why not use waiting time to answer emails or make phone calls.
5) Do things at the right time.
Doing things at the wrong time of day can be a waste of time. For example, If you are a person that is always tired in the mornings then you will be much more time effective by doing any mentally challenging tasks in the afternoons or evenings. Plan to do your best work when you know you will most likely be at your physical and mental peak.
