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Meagan’s Answer
1. Make a list of all things you need to do
2. Do the most difficult task first
3. Don't stress out about things that can wait - get the "MUST Do's" crossed off your list, and move the others to the next day
4. Work in a clean environment. If your desk/study/work area is messy, it will be very difficult to concentrate.
2. Do the most difficult task first
3. Don't stress out about things that can wait - get the "MUST Do's" crossed off your list, and move the others to the next day
4. Work in a clean environment. If your desk/study/work area is messy, it will be very difficult to concentrate.
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John’s Answer
Many ways depending on your resources and what you are planning.
1. Use a sheet of paper and each day list out what you want to accomplish and then prioritize which needs to be done first, second, etc. Things not completed move to the next day.
2. Use a calendar, paper or electronic tool like outlook, or create one out of Excel. List and prioritize items for each day. Electronically easier to move things around and reprioritize. There are apps for cell phones as well. If you need to plan projects or programs, Microsoft Project works well.
Start simple and try different methods until you find one that works best for you.
1. Use a sheet of paper and each day list out what you want to accomplish and then prioritize which needs to be done first, second, etc. Things not completed move to the next day.
2. Use a calendar, paper or electronic tool like outlook, or create one out of Excel. List and prioritize items for each day. Electronically easier to move things around and reprioritize. There are apps for cell phones as well. If you need to plan projects or programs, Microsoft Project works well.
Start simple and try different methods until you find one that works best for you.
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Georgi’s Answer
List all your tasks on a To Do list. The majority of these will be not important or optional. Focus your energy and time on the ones that will matter in 5 years from now. The rest are just noise that you can tackle as time permits but always focus on the important ones first every day,
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Agnes’s Answer
hey Jessica! This is a great question. It sounds easy to do, but is super hard in practice. The best tip I've heard, which I got from this excellent book Make Time (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every/dp/0525572422), is to block out time on your calendar, b/c it's easy to get distracted and sucked into things if you have the empty space for it. Also, designate 1-hour for a "highlight" of the day. The highlight is something that you absolutely want to accomplish that day and doing so would make your day a success.
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Harold’s Answer
There's not one right answer in tackling this question about managing time but the underlying principles are definitely planning ahead and getting organized. We all have different schedules and tasks to complete. Here are some tips that has helped me not only with studying but time-management at work.
(1) Create a time audit. Document how it long it typically takes you to complete recurring tasks.
(2) Set up a time limit to each task you need to complete.
(3) Using an online calendar helps with the first two steps. I personally use Google Calendar.
(4) Create a to-do list. I like to call it a "task parking lot". It should give you a hollistic view of work you need or intend to complete.
(5) Prioritize your tasks. I like to start with the most important ones first thing in the morning and use the afternoon on other tasks.
(6) Be clear and honest to yourself about expectations and make sure not to stretch yourself too tight. Definitely leave some buffer room between tasks.
Set up a Time Audit
Create your Task Parking Lot
(1) Create a time audit. Document how it long it typically takes you to complete recurring tasks.
(2) Set up a time limit to each task you need to complete.
(3) Using an online calendar helps with the first two steps. I personally use Google Calendar.
(4) Create a to-do list. I like to call it a "task parking lot". It should give you a hollistic view of work you need or intend to complete.
(5) Prioritize your tasks. I like to start with the most important ones first thing in the morning and use the afternoon on other tasks.
(6) Be clear and honest to yourself about expectations and make sure not to stretch yourself too tight. Definitely leave some buffer room between tasks.
Harold recommends the following next steps:
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Patrick’s Answer
Hi!
This is so great. It's different for each person, but I like to be proactive and actually schedule time to plan my time! Usually I spend the last 30 minutes of the work day prepping and planning my calendar for the next work day so that I can just start the day instead of having to plan.
I also overestimate my time and the commitments so there is room for overflow, error, and any unexpected things that may come up.
I think it's important to plan time in your day for yourself and the things that will keep you energized and alert. The mid-day crash is not fun, so if I can avoid it by giving myself 30 minutes in addition to my lunch to do something engaging and energizing, then I make sure I do it. Breaks throughout the day to stretch and step back from your work keep you fresh and crisp!
Learning how to say no to things that might overwhelm your plate is also very important to me. If it's not an option to say "No", then I like to compromise and ask that the other party do the same. Time is so valuable and you only get so many minutes in a day, and when they're organized well, everything seems to be in harmony!
This is so great. It's different for each person, but I like to be proactive and actually schedule time to plan my time! Usually I spend the last 30 minutes of the work day prepping and planning my calendar for the next work day so that I can just start the day instead of having to plan.
I also overestimate my time and the commitments so there is room for overflow, error, and any unexpected things that may come up.
I think it's important to plan time in your day for yourself and the things that will keep you energized and alert. The mid-day crash is not fun, so if I can avoid it by giving myself 30 minutes in addition to my lunch to do something engaging and energizing, then I make sure I do it. Breaks throughout the day to stretch and step back from your work keep you fresh and crisp!
Learning how to say no to things that might overwhelm your plate is also very important to me. If it's not an option to say "No", then I like to compromise and ask that the other party do the same. Time is so valuable and you only get so many minutes in a day, and when they're organized well, everything seems to be in harmony!
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Shannon’s Answer
The most important activity to engage in for time management is to utilize either a digital or paper planner to prioritize your tasks or assignments . Each day, annotate your document based on your objective, if it is to finish an assignment by a certain date, then block an amount of time to dedicate to that each day. If you are assigned a research paper or essay, dedicate a specific amount of your day to The reading you will need to do to be successful.
Once you begin your career, make sure to use a good digital calendar to prioritize your meetings and work objectives. A well prepared employee is rarely surprised!
Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy is an easy read, and will help you with growing your time management skills as well.
Once you begin your career, make sure to use a good digital calendar to prioritize your meetings and work objectives. A well prepared employee is rarely surprised!
Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy is an easy read, and will help you with growing your time management skills as well.
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Blake’s Answer
Hey Jessica,
I have all of my meetings electronically placed in Outlook, and then anything else that I need to accomplish in a day I write down in a planner. I can say that the best thing to do is write down anything you need to complete. This is the best way to not forget.
Blake
I have all of my meetings electronically placed in Outlook, and then anything else that I need to accomplish in a day I write down in a planner. I can say that the best thing to do is write down anything you need to complete. This is the best way to not forget.
Blake
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Greg’s Answer
Rank your priorities, based on the biggest impact to your goal/ project/ business
Determine the effort required to accomplish each priority
Create milestones that will get complete the effort
Plan your work- work your plan
Don't get discouraged- know that things will get in the way and be flexible enough to adapt and overcome
Good Luck!!!
Determine the effort required to accomplish each priority
Create milestones that will get complete the effort
Plan your work- work your plan
Don't get discouraged- know that things will get in the way and be flexible enough to adapt and overcome
Good Luck!!!
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Roohi’s Answer
Hey Jessica,
You can manage your time effectively by just planning it before the time
ensure that you schedule your tasks and deadlines, start your tasks early , prioritize your tasks and use technology to help keep you accountable.
Having a plan for your time , recognize your distractions and plan to minimize them.
If you maintain a work-study-life balance, schedule wisely your work and study , prioritize your tasks, socialize and have fun along the way.
You can manage your time effectively by just planning it before the time
ensure that you schedule your tasks and deadlines, start your tasks early , prioritize your tasks and use technology to help keep you accountable.
Having a plan for your time , recognize your distractions and plan to minimize them.
If you maintain a work-study-life balance, schedule wisely your work and study , prioritize your tasks, socialize and have fun along the way.