Time Management

Time management is the process of consciously planning and controlling time spent on specific tasks to increase how efficient you are. You may be familiar with setting deadlines, writing to-do lists, and giving yourself small rewards for accomplishing certain activities.

Motivating ourselves  is a core part of time management—and it takes a bit of effort not only to motivate yourself but to cultivate good habits to work and live more efficiently.

To develop good routines and habits, you can start by knowing what strategies and best practices are out there. You can experiment with them in your own life to see what works for you.

Benefits of time management

Good time management can lead to a healthy, balanced lifestyle that may manifest as:

• Reducing stress
• Increasing energy
• Achieving goals more efficiently
• Prioritizing what’s important
• Accomplishing more in less time
• Reducing procrastination
• Boosting confidence
• Getting further in your career or education

Focus on one thing at a time

For most of us, multitasking is generally less efficient than focusing on one task at a time. In fact, one study found that only 2.5 percent of people are able to multitask effectively. Doing too many things at once can impact your cognitive ability, making you feel unproductive or dissatisfied with your progress. Arranging your time so that you complete one task before starting another can boost your confidence.

Further, it may be helpful to compartmentalize tasks. If you are a writer, for example, you might dedicate Monday to research, Tuesday through Thursday to writing, and Friday to editing. 

Give yourself a reward

• aking a break to enjoy your favorite snack
• Going for a short walk outside
• Call a friend or family member
• Meditate for five minutes
• Listen to a podcast episode or a chapter of an audiobook

From:

Jeevitha Thipparthi

Quality Analyst