Ken Lear is a leadership expert and entrepreneur specializing in improving revenue for high-level clients.
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It’s already late afternoon, and you’ve barely touched that stack of reports you were supposed to do today. This is a scenario many people fall victim to in the office, and it’s usually due to poor time management skills. Being able to manage time well can have countless benefits. Finishing work early for more relaxation time and knowing that you’re on top of your schedule is a great feeling. Use these tips to finally gain a grasp at managing time wisely.
Thorough Scheduling: Go through every hour of your usual day and figure out what typically happens. Get it down to the exact minute. When you can visualize how you plan your day to go, you can cut down on down time. Got enough work done? Put some time in the gym or talk to your family. If you can schedule accordingly, you’ll never run out of time.
Start The Day Early: Coming up short on time toward the end of the day? Go into the office 30 minutes early. It will give you some breathing room with the day and also keep you focused. There’s nothing better than starting the day fully organized and ready to go. It could also give you some time to catch up on early morning e-mails and eat some breakfast to fuel your body.
Stay Organized: Keeping up with an organizer that holds every appointment you have will cut down on any wasted time. Most people think they can get away with just creating mental notes, but that’s not good planning. Keeping your life in order with something concrete will aid in cutting down stress. Tidying your desk and workspace can also keep your work consistent.
Avoid Distractions: Easily the hardest thing to do all day at work is to be able to focus at all times. We all struggle with distraction, but being able to get back on the horse and stay focused is a great talent. Especially in our world of social media and growing communication technology, it’s easy to get off the working path. Strive to stay off Facebook, Twitter, or anything else that will keep you glued to a screen. There are more important things to be done at work.
Meditate: Being able to calm yourself down when things get too hectic is the perfect way to get yourself back into time management. If there’s too much going on, and you’re losing track of what needs to get done, just excuse yourself to a quiet place and bring yourself some peace. Use meditation and calming techniques to keep your head straight. This will in turn make you happier as well.
By following these time management tips, you’ll be on your way to a more productive day. Follow Ken Lear on Pinterest.
