Learning to Master Time Management
Everybody has off days. Sometimes we feel as if we are running around chasing our tails getting nothing done. This usually happens because we have poor time management skills. This however does not have to happen often though. It is not impossible to fix your time management habits and skills. You simply need to be willing to work at it. You should be aware of the different methods of managing your time. The methods that work for one person might not be the right methods for you so it’s important to try several to decide which will be best for you. Here’s a few things you can try to get you off to a good start.
Setting goals for yourself and making “to do” lists can be helpful, but you should not be too rigid in your approach. You have to be open to the unexpected, and it can be stressful to impose too much structure on your routine.
As you’ve probably noticed, stress makes it harder for you to concentrate on your goals, so you get less done. To keep a clear head, you sometimes have to put certain things off until tomorrow. This does not entail forgetting about what’s really important to you. What it does mean is that you don’t have to feel the world has ended if you have to postpone a minor task until the next day. Just move forward. Too much rigidity is not healthy, for your body or your mind! One simple way to make things easier for yourself is to break down large projects into smaller, more manageable ones. It’s easier to get a handle on a large job when you can work on it one piece at a time. If you can work on different elements of the job on different days, you can also more easily stay interested in it. Procrastination is a common problem when it comes to facing large, intimidating projects. Such big projects leave people with a sense of dread that they will be impossible to ever complete. It is much easier to face a number of smaller projects that we can manage one at a time.
Take time out to relax and schedule in breaks. Regular “me” times, even just a 15 minute break, can help you make it through an otherwise full throttle day without wearing down too quickly. Keep your brain and body well rejuvenated with a little chunk of time to unwind and relax each day even if only for a few moments. More importantly, it has been proven that the brain performs better right after returning from a break period. So be sure you schedule a few brain breaks each day and then be sure to actually take them. Your brain and your body both need this “me” time. Your emotions certainly need it. Do not let any other person convince you otherwise.
Time management skills are something that anybody can develop. The time management principles we’ve been discussing here are a good starting point for you to work on this skill.
You can get better at time management by planning your day realistically and then staying focused on each task you work on. If you are persistent about improving in this area, you soon will.
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