People who are successful both at work and at home manage their time
Well, one of the first steps towards successful time management is to identify how you spend your time
Try keeping a log of how you spend your day write down. How much time you spend doing things like working?
Watching television or running errands
Once you have a record of how you spend a typical day follow these steps to learn to manage your time more effectively
First make a list of your tasks then estimate. How much time you spend on each task?
Eliminate unnecessary tasks from your list in some cases you may be able to delegate tasks to other people
Prioritize your tasks by numbering them in order of importance if you have difficulty establishing
What's most important ask yourself? What on the list is absolutely necessary to fulfill your needs
Small changes to your daily routine can also help free up more of your time
Getting up just an hour earlier can make a big difference in how your day is structured
you have more time for life's unplanned emergencies such as car trouble childcare issues sickness, or
miscellaneous errands
TVs computers and mobile devices can be a distraction when they're not being used for anything productive
Consider limiting how much time you spend using them?
Keep a calendar of important professional and personal appointments and events
Whether it's a desk planner or a smartphone app choose the type that will be easiest for you to maintain on a regular basis
Practicing effective time management will allow you to spend more time on the things that matter to you most whether it's a hobby
Time with family and friends or even just some more time for yourself
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