Are you a person who just can’t seem to manage tour time properly? If you been having problems at work or at home, there is a good possibility that those problems might be caused by your inability to manage your time correctly. But the good news is that there are few steps you can take to improve your time management. I have listed 8 simple steps bellow.
First: You need to know that you have a problem.
Acknowledgement and understating that you may have a time management problem is the first step to changing you behavior. Although it is typical to be late for social event or work, it is something that should not happen on a regular basis. If it is, it is time to understand that you may have a problem.
Second: You have to decide to change
Just knowing that you have a problem with time management is important but wanting and changing it is even more important. You have to set goals for yourself and you have to stick to the program to achieve these goals as this will provide you with motivation. Some simple goals may include showing up to dinner dates on time for two month or maybe sticking to a workout schedule for few months without slacking off.
Third: You have to stick to your Goals.
Just coming up with few time management goals for you to meet is important but not enough. You have to stick to these goals and not give up when you are faced with some complications. Make sure you stick to the goals you have set for yourself.
Fourth: Consider creating daily task lists
Writing up a task list for yourself is quite an easy way to manage your time. In reality it is probably one of the easiest ways that you can take. Write everything you need to in a day and make sure you list your tasks in order of importance and make sure you do them.
Five: Use and rely on time management tools
Correctly managing your time is important, but sometimes it can be quite hard for some people to get used to. If you one of those people you should consider using time management tools. Simple tools you can use are cell phones and computers as they all come with alerts, diaries, alarm clocks and many more.
Six: You should learn how to say “NO”
In reality there always will be times when you may be unable to refuse a task at home or at work, but you have to try and not to take more than you can accomplish. If you have to consider looking into outside help with your projects. At home you may consider hiring a housecleaner to help you out at work you may have to turn for help to a colleague.
Seven: Get yourself Organized.
Organization is one of the most important keys to being able to correctly manage your time. If you are unorganized you quite possibly wasting a huge amount of time. For example at work you waste time by searching for misplaced items like documents or stationary. At home you may spend time watching TV instead of doing the jobs which need doing. Make sure you get organized it will save you heaps of time to do your usual tasks.
Eight: Consider Hiring Professional Help.
As I have mentioned before if you are overwhelmed with work or at home you may want to find a professional help like house cleaner or consider hiring a contractor ho help you out at work. In nothing works then there are companies and individuals out there who specialize in coaching people on how to manage time and get organized in life but consider this as your last resort.
