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1. Don’t rely on memory. Write down your tasks and relieve your brain.
2. Make a list of priorities. This will help you concentrate on the main thing and will not allow you to waste time on trifles and secondary tasks.
3. At the end of each week, take time to create a plan for the coming week. This is not wasted time; it will pay off handsomely by increasing your productivity.
4. Don’t expect to remember an interesting idea – always have a notepad handy to jot down your ideas. Alternatively, carry a voice recorder.
5. If the other person’s demands do not coincide with your goals, say no. You have to learn this.
6. Before you start acting, think, but not for too long. A little reflection will save you from rash actions and wasting time.
7. Make time in your plans for self-improvement.
8. Be aware of what you are doing. You must understand what you are spending your time on. Your deeds should move you towards your goal.
9. Include in your individual time management system those techniques that are most effective for you and use this system constantly.
10. Assess yourself regarding the presence of bad habits. They waste your time. Make a list of such habits and get rid of them one by one. The most effective way is to replace a bad habit with a useful one.
11. Don’t do other people’s work to make yourself look better. So, you will waste time that you could use for your own promotion.
12. Keep a journal where you can record your progress towards your goals. Complete and review this journal regularly to ensure you are moving in the right direction.
13. Not every problem can be solved in the best way. There is no need to become a perfectionist and, for example, rewrite a business letter 20 times to achieve the style of Leo Tolstoy.
14. Don’t overload yourself with too many tasks. If you have urgent matters and important tasks that will take up all your time, then secondary tasks can be postponed until a more favourable time.
15. Don’t be fooled by the efficiency. You can effectively complete a task that is not currently a priority. In this case, you cannot say that you are using your time effectively.
By using these 15 time management techniques, you will achieve significant success in no time.
