SmartWorking Saving Time Part II

Take a time management course Spend some time and money in a time management course if you can not reach your goals because you are not good in time management. Good time management will increase your productivity a lot.

Turn To-Dos into appointments Make appointments to yourself as you would do with others. Block out that time on your phone, set up a reminder and keep these appointments. Avoid phone and e-mail during your appointment with yourself. Use that time for brainstorming, planning or other creative projects.

Break large tasks " into smaller tasks Break large tasks into smaller tasks. It will give you a better sense of accomplishment as you complete each step. Furthermore, it is easier to get back on track and regain your focus, when you are interrupted in the middle of a task

Do not waste your time Do not waste your valuable working time by surng on Facebook, Twitter or anything else on the internet. This is a waste of time and just stops you from reaching your goals.

Delegate If you really do not have time to work on a task, just take a look at your to-do list and consider what you can pass on to someone else.

Do not procrastinate You may be putting o tasks for a variety of reasons. Maybe the task seems overwhelming or uncomfortable. If youre having trouble getting started, you may need to do some preparation work like collecting materials or organising your notes. You can also try building in a reward system as you complete each small task.

Be exible An eective time management system will take some time to get used to. So, no matter what you did or didnt get done today, there is always tomorrow to get it done.

Get organised Being organised will help you to reduce the time spent looking for items and can help keep you on track when implementing agendas. So being organised saves you time, money and therefore eliminates stress.

Take a break when needed Too much stress can have a bad inuence on your attempts at getting organised. When you need a break, take one. Take a walk, do some quick stretches at your workstation or take a day of vacation to rest and " re-energise.

Rise early You can accomplish quite a bit before most others even wake up, by taking advantage of the early morning hours. This early start will help you stay disciplined and motivated during the day.

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