{"id":15719,"date":"2023-12-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=15719"},"modified":"2023-12-21T10:31:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:31:53","slug":"time-management-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/time-management-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Brilliant Tips for Better Time Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you looking to have better time management skills<\/a> at work and home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want a handy collection of best practices for time management?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be difficult to believe, but the key to getting a handle on your days and hours is to hone your skills when it comes to balancing your busy schedule.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to work all hours of the day, micromanage your calendar, or always rush about in anticipation of your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s certainly a relief, now isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s all about slowing down, taking your time, and thoughtfully viewing time management for what it is: a series of skills that need to be consistently honed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you’ll find several ways for you to practice your time management skills.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come back to these tips whenever you need a time management tune-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll definitely view your relationship to time management in a completely different way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop viewing time as an emergency.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you view time as an emergency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even worse, do you view time management as an emergency that needs to be dealt with and quickly extinguished?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s absolutely no need to get stressed out over your calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth of the matter is that time will pass whether or not you pay attention<\/a> to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, that may seem painful, but it is what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you find yourself feeling rushed, anxious, or nervous about time, or your schedule in general, just stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you approached your schedule calmly and gently? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would happen if you took a deep breath, focused your intent, and planned out your time with clarity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you stop viewing time as an emergency, you’ll learn how to actually live with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an ebb and flow to time, you just need to make sure you’re paying close attention to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know your weak spots.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of useful information can be gleaned from taking a close look at your time management weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, time management may not be your strength at the moment, but there’s probably at least one aspect of time management that’s causing you undue trouble and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only problem? You’ve got to do some careful thinking and reflecting to uncover it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, are you an avid procrastinator?<\/a> Do you work on tasks at home and end up being late for work?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you get distracted easily at your desk or at the office? Maybe you flat-out ignore calendar entries scheduled into your planner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to not discount any regular actions or reactions you take on a daily basis. These could be treasure troves of information for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about it for a moment: how do you spend your time during the day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do you feel you have control? Where do things seem to go off the rail? What actions do you regularly take, over and over again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It certainly pays to be completely honest with yourself. Once you take inventory of your weaknesses, you can start working on improving them for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the most out of breaks in your schedule.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time management isn\u2019t just about being busy, it\u2019s also about taking much-needed rest, breaks, and vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, you don\u2019t have to fill up every moment of your day with a scheduled activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your calendar is important simply because it is your<\/strong> calendar! That being said, are you making the most out of breaks in your schedule?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you taking your full coffee and work breaks? Do you take your full lunch hour? Have you maxed out your vacation and personal time this year at work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re severely lacking in the break department, you may want to make some changes…and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider scheduling your lunch break directly into your calendar, blocking out your vacation time<\/a>, and setting timers<\/a> every now and then to take a good old fashioned break from your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify your favorite techniques.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have favorite ways of spending your time…so why not determine your favorite ways of managing your time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, you’re more likely to stick with your favorite time management techniques<\/a> and tools than those you find less than desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a moment to compile a short list of your favorite tools and techniques. Which ones do you enjoy using? Which ones do you absolutely love to use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s some time management techniques to get you started: time-boxing, the Pomodoro technique, the Pareto principle, and the Eisenhower Box.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll not only work efficiently, but you\u2019ll actually look forward to using your preferred technique or time management tool.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try out a new technique every month.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get in the habit of experimenting with a new time management technique every couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will really get you thinking about how you’re currently managing your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll start to experience time from a different angle, plus, this new technique might even help you get things done more efficiently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When trying out a new time management technique, stick with managing a non-urgent task or project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will give you enough time to work at your own pace while working out the kinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’re comfortable with your new technique, you can apply it to other tasks and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work on improving a single issue.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trying to solve all of your time management issues at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not focus on improving just one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can improve on just a single issue, you’ll have the momentum and skills you’ll need to address other areas of your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how about resolving to leave the house on time in the morning? What about ending all of your office meetings on time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you gave yourself more time to work on new projects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019ve mastered your time management skill of choice, you can of course move on to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never stop learning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a good idea to keep your time management skills sharp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expand your skillset by listening to a variety time management podcasts, reading blogs, books, magazines, attending lectures, or taking courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great way to learn about time management is to simply learn from your mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try review your schedule at the end of each week and ask yourself such questions as, \u201cCould I have prevented this time management issue from happening?\u201d or, \u201cHow might I solve a similar issue in future?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you start learning about how time management can help you better manage your days, you’ll want to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn skills for better time management at work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time management is a skill that needs to be learned, practiced, and refined every single day.

My time management guide<\/a> will teach you how to run efficient meetings, plan projects, and make time in your calendar.

If you want me to help you better manage your time at work so you can get more done with less stress, then check out my time management coaching<\/a> services. Book a strategy session with me today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How about you? How do you work to improve your time management skills? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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