Manage Your Time Effectively

We live in a fast paced world where time is of the essence.

Time can never be rewinded or turned back.

According to mindtools.com, time management is the process of organising and planning how much time you spend on specific tasks.

It is imperative that one manages time so as to make sure that one is productive in every single minute, hour and day of one’s life.

In modern times where it is often said that time is money, it is clear that time is one of our most precious commodities.

‘I try to manage my time as it helps me plan my day,’ says 19 year old Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student Rikuu Kasembi.

He noted that not planning leads one to end up doing what one never planned, and most likely, end up spending money one did not intend to.

According to mindtools.com, benefits of managing ones time include:

bull; Less stress

bull; Greater productivity and efficiency

bull; Increased opportunities for advancement

bull; Greater possibility to achieve important career and life goals

Failing to manage your time can have the following undesirable effects:

bull; Higher stress levels

bull; Inefficient work flow

bull; Poor quality work

bull; Missed deadlines

The following tips for managing time were sourced from stcc.edu:

Planning and Organising

By planning and organising your time, you know what to do and when to do it. Utilise pictures and colours on your calendar and daily planners, this will make it easy for you to carry out your goals.

Organising your work space helps you work more effectively as you know where you have placed everything.

Set Goals

By setting goals, you give yourself direction on a daily basis; doing this will help you maintain productivity for the rest of your life. Learning how to set goals is a skill that must be nurtured so start early.

Prioritise

Here you can use the 80/20 rule. This is where you put in 20% of effort and are rewarded 80% as a result of the effort you put in. Here you prioritise that valuable 20% and set time to deal with those items that will offer you great reward.

Use a To Do List

Be Flexible

Time management experts advise on planning only 50% of your time, this will allow you to have leeway for unplanned interruptions and emergencies. When you expect to be disturbed when doing your tasks, make more time to complete your work.

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