How to Develop Better Time Management Skills

Start your task early - If you have the opportunity, starting a task before you’re scheduled to begin working on it can help you overcome the initial preparatory stages of an assignment.

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Set limits for what you’ll say yes to - Setting limits for how many active jobs you’are willing to accept from others can help you avoid having an overwhelming number of responsibilities.

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Give yourself breaks - Learning when to take dedicated breaks throughout your day will also help you develop effective stress management habits.

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Prioritize your tasks - Practicing prioritizing your tasks allows you to understand how to better construct your schedules and identify which tasks are worth delegating.

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Schedule your tasks and their deadlines - Take time to compose a detailed schedule for each of your active tasks and set firm deadlines for them.

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Organize your workspace - An organized workspace can help you save time within your day by preventing you from having to search for the materials you need to complete each task.

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Learn your patterns of productivity - Identifying what time of day are the most productive for you can help you use each part of the day more effectively.

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Use technology to help keep you accountable - Time-tracking software lets you time how long it takes you to complete individual tasks, and daily management software integrates your time-tracking results into your schedule.

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Focus on one task at a time - Spending your time focusing on completing one task at a time will also help you reduce the potential for destruction.

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Reinforce your good habits - Finding an enjoyable reward for yourself that doesn’t detract from your daily productivity may reduce stress and motivate you to continue developing your time-management skills.

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