Make a time audit - The first step to managing time efficiently is to understand that it's being spent. Track how much time you spent on an activity.
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Break out of your procrastination bubble - Procrastination can seriously waste your time. Maybe you spend a lot of your time overthinking, or you feel bored at work.
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Start your day early - Starting your day early gives you great benefits.
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Set aside time for yourself before starting your day - Whether it's having a good cup of coffee or reading a book for 15 minutes, take some time for yourself before work.
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Make planning part of your day - Planning is one of the most effective and powerful time-management strategies you can incorporate.
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Prioritize urgent tasks first - Early in the day, your energy and productivity levels are much higher, so dedicate this time to your most urgent tasks.
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Minimize distractions - Separate your personal email from your work email. And steer clear from activities that bring more harm to your efficiency during work hours.
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Set achievable goals - Setting achievable goals will give you direction on where to concentrate your efforts. However, remember to be realistic.
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Keep your workspace organized - An organized workplace is incredibly important and leads to better output and quality work.
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Break down bigger tasks into smaller ones - Larger tasks can feel overwhelming, but by breaking them down you'll handle them much more efficiently.
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Use calendar or planning apps - A calendar app can give you quick and easy insight into what you're working on and what you have planned ahead.
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Schedule in time for rest and relaxation - Your brain can't always be at its best 24/7. Taking a vacation or a period of rest is important to help streamline your schedule.
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Don’t skip meals - Skipping meals can affect your performance at work. Therefore, eat healthy and regular meals, so your brain and body stay in shape.
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Include exercise in your routine - With daily exercise, you can manage stress better and maintain a good rhythm. And this will in turn help how you manage your time.
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Keep track of your progress - This is important for self-motivation, as there's no better feeling than crossing off a task from your to-do list.
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Review your day - This will help you understand what needs to be done to improve the time management of your day.