Use these time management tips and activity links to get organized!
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Decide
what's most important. |
Take the time to list your goals and decide how important
and necessary they are in your life. Then come up with a plan to
meet your goals. Avoid putting off important tasks. |
| Set goals, and write them down. |
Set goals which are specific, can be measured, and
which can be met. Try breaking
them up into short and long term goals. Don't forget to reward
yourself when you have met your goals. |
| Hand
over or share responsibilities. |
Asking for help when you have too much to do is okay, just don't
give others the jobs you should be doing yourself. If people ask
too much of you, you can say no, politely and without guilt or apology. |
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Watch how you spend your time. |
Writing down your schedule will help you see how you actually
spend your time. It will also help you see how you could save time
to do the things you want to do. Use short amounts
of time to get quick tasks done.
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| Keep track of the tasks you put off. |
Find out why you put them off. Look for ways you can make harder
tasks easy and fun. Try doing your least favorite tasks first.
Remember
that taking breaks is important too-this will help you to concentrate
when you are working. |
| Set aside enough time. |
For each project you start, calculate how long it will take you
to complete. Then add on some more time just in case.
It's important
to be flexible and allow for unexpected events. Scheduling tasks
for the times when you usually get the most done will also
help you meet your goals. |
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Combine tasks |
Think about ways to get two things done at once. For example, walk
to the store so that you are exercising and running errands at the
same time. |
| Pick the right place |
It's probably hard to work in a messy space, so put
away everything that is not related to the job at hand. It is easier
to concentrate on one thing at a time. Decide if you work better
in a quiet place (such as the library) or in your own room with some
background music. |
| Just do it! |
Stop waiting for the right moment and just get started
- it probably won't be as hard as you think. |
