Time management is something that we’re not exactly taught when we’re at school, yet it’s a truly valuable life skill to have. If you’re someone who has a lot going on, such as raising kids, working or running a business and just basically having a lot of different areas your life that need your attention, then it can sometimes feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done, and you may even look at people who manage to achieve everything and still seem to float through life with plenty of time left over and wonder what their secret is, but the truth is there really is no secret.
It’s not that they have more time than you, are better than you or have things easier than you, but it’s just that they’ve learned the art of time management and have found what works for them, so in this post, we’re going to share with you some of the best time management techniques for you to use so that you can get back more freedom in your life.
Prioritize:
When it comes to mastering your time, the best thing you start with is knowing exactly what you have to do. Some people will certainly have more to do than others, but the problem is when you’re trying to do everything at once and are focusing on things that really don’t matter or are bringing you closer to your goals. The idea here is to make a list of all the things you have to do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and then prioritize the things that will actually make a difference in your life.
Task batching:
Now that you know what tasks are needing done, then a good time management technique is known as batching. Batching is basically where you identify all of the tasks you have to do that are either repeitive or similar, so for example – if you have a business, you will no doubt have to create a lot of content, so instead of doing a little bit whenever you find some time, you could batch all of your content creation into a day or a time of day. You can also batch things like household chores, food prep, or pretty much anything you want.
Time blocking:
Time blocking is one of the best time management techniques there is for keeping people focused and organized, and how this works is, for example when you have your tasks batched, then you set aside blocks of time for them in your calendar. So, if you’re studying for a nursing masters degree online, then you could block out a specific amount of time in the evenings to work on this. Or you could block out an hour in the mornings to meditate and journal before you have to get the kids up.
Pomodoro timer:
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management and productivity hack that is so simple, but has changed the lives of many with how effective it is. Basically how it works is, you set a timer – it can be on your phone or using an app, set it for 25 minutes and focus entirely on one single task for that time, then take a 5 minute break, and then continue with another 25 minute block, then take a longer break. Whilst 25 minutes may not seem like a long time, you’ll be so suprised with how much you’re able to get done in that time.
Good to be organized and plan with your time, being wise.
These are great ideas! My daughter and I were just talking about this yesterday. I told her that when she was little, I played with her, and when she took a nap, so did I. I was exhausted from a bone marrow transplant, which was a miracle cure for me from the Lord Jesus Christ! ONE person out of almost 5 million people matched me! Hallelujah! But I get tired quickly due to the gvhd that follows, which keeps the leukemia at bay, so a long story short, I had no time to read! Now that she’s in 6th grade, I have more alone time,….so I can read and get housework done! Yay for kids!!
I try and mange my time pretty wisely. OK commenting on blogs DOES take time, but sometimes if the post is good you do, or if you have something o say