How to make the most of your time?

How to make the most of your time?

Effective time management is a precious asset that can make your life less stressful and can win you some time you can spend each day on things you like doing. Some people are naturally well-organised but some need to learn and practise the precious skills of effectively managing their time.

STEP 1

First of all you should analyse how you spend time each day. What you do and how much time you devote to different activities. You should write everything down so that you can see what takes most of your time or what things you actually waste your time on. It may seem easy but you'll be surprised how much time you spend each day surfing the net, reading gossip websites or updating your status on facebook.

STEP 2

Now when you see how much time you spend doing important and not-so-important things it's good to start planning your day. Effective planning can help you realise what you need to do and how much you accomplish each day. Prepare a list of things you should do at work and at home.

STEP 3

After you've prepared a to-do list it's good to look at it critically so that you can prioritise your tasks. Some tasks can be really time-consuming but bringing little results so probably they're not worth your time or attention. It's important to plan your day carefully as it's equally important to assess what you've achieved each day from your to-do list.

STEP 4

Limit distractions. A lot of people get distracted and they immediately check their facebook account, play with their mobile or go to open the fridge to see what's in there. If you write down all the things that distract you, you'll probably be more aware of them and you'll get less distracted in the future.

STEP 5

Remember to make time for leisure time. Work's important but things you like doing are equally important because if you don't have breaks from time to time, you'll be less focused and less effective.