EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

          Time management does not mean adhering to some rigid routine. It starts from when you wake up in the morning or just before you fall asleep at night. This usually is when your energies are at their highest, so this is when you should plan your day; if you miss it at this point your day is likely going to be adrift. At this time you let your roam around what you want to achieve at the end of that day, assuming you have decided to start or have started on a task. Your mind will begin to plan and find solution to problems and obstacles that you are likely to encounter. There is no substitute for this part of your day, and do not let anything take it from you.

Ever wonder why your day is usually not organized, it is because you do not take out some time to organize your thoughts before venturing into the harsh realities of life. The truth is that you will meet so many people during the course of your day activity that are not organized, and they can mess up your day if you are not careful. So wake up early, organize your thoughts in relation to what you want to achieve for the day, and you will definitely find the solutions and guidelines that you need.

Here are some ways to make this possible.

Be Proactive:                                        

          This is your ability to control situations by making things happens rather than waiting for them to happen and then reacting to it. As you go through your day, you will see or hear information that will be useful to achieving your goals faster than anticipated. Attend to the ones that require immediate attention while you brood over the rest. Being proactive is a skill you must practice, check your past decisions and try to see the ones you made right then find out what you did right, and then try again.

Be Decisive:

          Make up your mind on what you want to do. The ability to make quick decision is an important skill. However, it is important to have enough information to make an informed decision. Yet, a poor decision is better than no decision at all. You do not have all the time in the world.

Do Not Be Wasteful:

          Things that will not bring you benefit whatsoever should be eliminated from your daily tasks. Always ask yourself what you will benefit for doing what you are doing or about to do. Most people spend time attending to unimportant issues, when they should have been attending to important things or simply just resting. They usually have low response rate, forgetfulness and low productivity, most times from lack of rest. Remember, there are more important things to be done with time rather than wasting it.