We say very often that we do not have time to do this or that. And we are so convinced that we even complain that a day has only 24H. In fact, we always have time, our problem lies in the management of that time.
What is time management
Let's start with a very simple definition: Manage your time is to plan your day (his week, his month or even his year), set priorities, organize these priorities according to their importance and take action.
In one sentence, the management of time comes down to planning, identifying,Organisation and action. Without action, all planning would be useless.
Why manage your time?
Have you ever found yourself (at the end of the day) asking yourself one of the following questions: But what did I do with my day? What have I done really important today?
The problem is that we are increasingly overloaded with a lot of information and tasks. The worst is that we try to do everything at once instead of just focusing on the most important. And yet, we must focus only on the essentials and ignore the rest.
And while it may be difficult to give up all the bad habits you have developed over the years, be aware that better management of your time will always have a positive impact on your stress, your health, your productivity and your health. above all, your happiness.
But how to manage your time?
Here are some practical tips that will help you do more in less time, with less effort.
1. Empty your head
It is impossible to step back, and to know what is really important when we are in the middle of a flood of information. Before starting any work, make sure you have your head empty.
To do this, ask yourself the following questions:
- What do I need?
- Where am I going ?
- What does it take to get there?
- How long will it take me?
- etc ...
Empty the contents of your mind on paper, then stop thinking about these things for a moment.
2. Focus on essential tasks
Once you have emptied your head, you must then identify all the most important tasks. Ask yourself this magical question: "What can I do that will allow me to make the most of my time? ". Choose the task that will allow you to move faster in your project, the same one that will allow you at the end of the day to tell you " oh yes, I did something important today ».
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It must be a task that will pay you a lot emotionally, socially or financially. To make it easier, write down all these tasks somewhere. Categorize them according to the impact each task will have on the goals you want to achieve.
Then organize them according to your objectives of the day, the week or the month.
3. Eliminate the rest
Look at your list of tasks and sort them according to your availability and most importantly, the skills required. Delegate those who ask you:
- A skill that you do not have
- A time you can not give them
If not, put them on a waiting list. Then, focus on the most important. Over time, some less essential tasks will simply not be needed.
4. Start with the most important
When you have a list of things to do in the day, it is imperative that you start with the most important of all. Preferably, start your day with it, otherwise you run the risk of being distracted by something else before you start. The sooner you start, the better.
5. Eliminate all distractions
As I have just said above, the secret of the management of time and Organisation lies in eliminating distractions. You can plan your working day perfectly, set your priorities in the right order, but if you are constantly interrupted by distractions (emails, instant messaging, mobile phones, tablets, RSS feeds, social networks, forums and more) You will never be productive.
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Put these things aside and focus on what you do. Your eyes and your mind should only be connected to one thing at a time.
6. Use simple tools
Define the tool that will allow you to complete your task in less time and forget about others. Do not complicate life with new gadgets. You will have the time to consult them at your free time.
7. Do one thing at a time
Multitasking is a waste of time. In addition, you will never be effective with this approach. The degree of attention (concentration) that you assign to a task will always define the quality of the final result. Accept reality once and for all: You can not do two things at once with the same efficiency.
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Focus on one task at a time and you will not only be doing more in less time, but with minimal effort as well.
8. Find the calm.
Escape and free yourself from information overload. Find this peace that will allow you to concentrate at a maximum later.
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Conclusion
Here ! We hope this article will help you organize your work time and life. But before you leave, we ask you not to forget to make your contribution by leaving a comment bellow and also in sharing it on your social networks preferred.
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Hello everyone, I just came across this site and I find it very interesting full of good advice, for my part I read Thomas Girard's free guide "Getting organized with success" Thomas is a consultant in personal organization and he also offers lots of great advice in its free guide.
Thank you for this article which allowed me to review the way I prioritize my goals and stop doing several things at the same time.
In truth what I just read corresponds to what I planned to do. As far as I am concerned I guess it is stress that is the origin of my "stampede" the lack of confidence that inevitably pushes us towards bad choices. It is these choices that in my opinion ink our habits.
Here I wanted to say that the advices of the site in itself it is within the reach of all. You apply some of them without realizing that this is what you have to do to get your life back in hand. The site is good but on the management of time by looking a little in yourself I'm sure you will find the solution! Now we do nothing without help even less when it comes to a whole life! so the site here enlightened me more on the causes than the method. Without having read this site I think I will have come to the same conclusion. Let's say that reading this blog saved me time!
It is always a question of method as we know. Life is protocol and process. And each thing we plan to do has its own internal methodology. Well we do too. If you have trouble managing you have to find a method like this and strive every day to put it in place. But be an actor, do not be so depressed to stupidly apply a method read on the internet. Think about what you are doing and it will be obvious to you. Make this method your own. Think about what you are doing because a method can always be improved. Life is protocol we just tend to forget it ...
As far as I'm concerned it's the clearing your head part that will be more complicated because the rest I was already planning to do.
On this end of the commentary I advise you to listen to $ - crew with nekfeu, yes I know a rapper, but it is an original group that deals with social facts, their mistakes during their journey and I offer you a title that deals especially with our subject: "we will do it" for those who know listen to it again and the others even who are not fan of rap be curious because this song could well enlighten you. It will remind you of the shouting sessions with the parents but it may be better if it is an artist who tells you
To really finish I think that sometimes it is better to postpone a decision to have this backslide rather than to compromise everything because of a decision taken in haste. What should not be done, however, is to postpone until tomorrow the implementation of our decisions that we ourselves consider imperative and therefore urgent to be resolved. Well it's my opinion.
And listen to music that deals with your issues, you will understand what is happening to you, you will relativize because you will see that you are not the only one and, strangely, your ideas will gradually find their place.
We are capable people, only our mind limits us. We no longer complain to others because they too have their share of problems. The one who really has the power to change us is ourselves. Beware of drifts, however, to question everything because I consider that each of us has a solid foundation.
Stay motivated, do not stay in the dark and go find what you need to succeed (cognitively and physically) because the feeling of not following anything from society is not going to please you at all! So be hungry and learn, familiarize yourself with the elements of your future.
On this shit people !!
I work in a call center, on a telesales project, it's really stressful. Thanks to this article I was able to find time for myself.
Thank you
Hello,
This is part of one of the most interesting articles I have read on this subject. Thank you for sharing ! This information is very interesting.
Thank you very much for this task.
thank you for sharing it's really interesting to know I hope to be able to put it into practice
Hello Lisro,
You're welcome. Thank you for the comment. Have a good day.
Hello,
Thanks to your site, I have improved my way of life and of doing things a lot.
In any case, may Almighty God bless you abundantly and you multiple more knowledge so that we too can benefit from this.
Thank you
You don't have to do it all at once.
One step at a time is better. 🙂
Thank you for this article
Frankly, I've been in this state for the past few days to such an extent that I feel blocked and unable to concentrate in my work ...
I don't know if I could succeed in applying what I just read to your article which I find interesting and which reflects my condition but I will try anyway.
I am very happy with this article which gives me what I needed since.
May the Almighty bless you more and give you more wisdom
thanks again
Hello Thierry!
I go all over the place a lot of times and I run after this precious time, this time that is mostly in our head. It's a question of performance, how much do I estimate the value of my time? you feel frustrated it's like coming out of a meal where you are still hungry, your impatience to resume your work where you left it for lack of time, gives you a desire to work in the pleasure as soon as possible.
Hello Daniel,
Thank you for sharing.
Incredible, we live in a world where information arrives in all directions.
It's important to be disciplined and really know what you want in relation to your priorities.
To do this, leave a free time to find yourself and to become aware simply by observing around you, without judging, without labeling, simply, there you will feel alive and you will be what you want with time.
Hello Sebastian,
Very well said ! I have nothing to add. Really, Thanks for sharing.
every time, it's a pleasure to read you. 🙂
Interesting article that focuses on decision-making, concentration and on the actions to be implemented.
That being said, this does not identify the psychological "brakes" hindering success (it is easy for example to write "avoid all distractions" even though this type of habit is very difficult to dislodge)
The real question remains: how do you manage to concentrate? not to "deviate" from its famous priorities?
Similarly, point 8: find calm! would deserve to be developed: what techniques? etc ...
In summary, if the method is good, the implementation should be explained!