WEBVTT
Kind: captions
Language: en

00:00:01.120 --> 00:00:04.830
People who are successful both at work and at home manage their time

00:00:04.830 --> 00:00:10.679
Well, one of the first steps towards successful time management is to identify how you spend your time

00:00:11.259 --> 00:00:17.219
Try keeping a log of how you spend your day write down. How much time you spend doing things like working?

00:00:17.590 --> 00:00:19.770
Watching television or running errands

00:00:20.109 --> 00:00:26.249
Once you have a record of how you spend a typical day follow these steps to learn to manage your time more effectively

00:00:28.359 --> 00:00:34.319
First make a list of your tasks then estimate. How much time you spend on each task?

00:00:35.410 --> 00:00:42.270
Eliminate unnecessary tasks from your list in some cases you may be able to delegate tasks to other people

00:00:43.600 --> 00:00:49.379
Prioritize your tasks by numbering them in order of importance if you have difficulty establishing

00:00:49.660 --> 00:00:55.619
What's most important ask yourself? What on the list is absolutely necessary to fulfill your needs

00:00:57.520 --> 00:01:01.439
Small changes to your daily routine can also help free up more of your time

00:01:02.260 --> 00:01:06.360
Getting up just an hour earlier can make a big difference in how your day is structured

00:01:06.360 --> 00:01:13.349
you have more time for life's unplanned emergencies such as car trouble childcare issues sickness, or

00:01:13.840 --> 00:01:15.840
miscellaneous errands

00:01:16.360 --> 00:01:21.869
TVs computers and mobile devices can be a distraction when they're not being used for anything productive

00:01:22.479 --> 00:01:25.139
Consider limiting how much time you spend using them?

00:01:26.020 --> 00:01:30.180
Keep a calendar of important professional and personal appointments and events

00:01:30.310 --> 00:01:37.439
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

00:01:39.400 --> 00:01:45.929
Practicing effective time management will allow you to spend more time on the things that matter to you most whether it's a hobby

00:01:46.210 --> 00:01:50.189
Time with family and friends or even just some more time for yourself

00:01:55.250 --> 00:01:58.809
GCF global creating opportunities for a better life