Vishal P. Rao
Joined: 23 Jun 2005
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# Posted: 20 Oct 2005 01:54
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Knowing how to manage time is a challenge that many people are faced with in our society. Without proper time management, you may be disorganized, feel out of control, overworked and exhausted. However, by knowing how to properly manage your time, you will gain control over your schedule and learn how to prioritize and get things done in a healthy, positive, productive and beneficial manner. In order to get started in the right direction, all you need are helpful time management tips, some of which include:
Goal Setting � Setting realistic goals is how you can achieve direction in your personal and professional life. Goals that are out of your reach get you no where.
Plan and Organize � When it comes to planning your schedule and goals, keep in mind that not everyone operates under the same method of organization. While you may find it best to stay organized with a to-do list, planner or a filing system, others may stay on top of their plans through scattered piles of work. Do what works best for you.
Know your Biological Prime Time � Know what time of the day you are most productive. Are you a morning person, an afternoon go-getter, or do you come to life at night? Use your most productive time to complete important priorities, as this is the time when you will work efficiently and effectively.
Prioritize � prioritize your time by completing urgent tasks first. Identify urgent tasks by putting them at the top of your list, highlighting them, or putting red flags beside them so they stand out. The sooner you clear up your urgent tasks, the quicker you�ll be able to get on with your other daily goals. In addition, prioritizing is also about eliminating tasks that are trivial or hold no long-term importance.
Avoid Perfection � There is no point in obsessing over making every task perfect. Although some things may not be up to your personal standard, don�t waste you time on making it flawless. Instead, use your time to make sure it has been done right. Spending too much time fussing over a task is often a sign of procrastination, which is something you want to avoid at all costs.
Don�t be Afraid to Say "No" � not everything in life is important. Thus, you need to learn to keep your focus on the important priorities and learn to say "no" to the unimportant. Therefore, while sometimes it is more important for you to spend time with your family or friends when they need you, other times it is more important for you to focus on your own tasks, instead of going shopping or to the movies.
As you can see, there are many time management tips that you can implement in your daily schedule to give you more control, so your life can run smoother. Nevertheless, always remember that one of the most essential elements to time management is to set aside time for you to relax and reward yourself for a job well done.
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