Easy Organisation-How to organise your time?

I wish I could say I know how to organise my time. I am learning to, especially when it's so easy to procrastinate, and so many distractions in our everyday life. Here are some tips to organise your time better that I'd like to share with you.

• Make a task schedule

Write activities you want to do with the approximate time you want to do them. Otherwise, you will postpone them and end up not getting most of them done. This “to-do” list helps you with managing stress about whether you are getting things done.

Check them off when done. That will give you immediate satisfaction that you are on track with things. 

• Set goals correctly

Set goals that are achievable and measurable. Use the SMART method when setting goals. Make them specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. 

• Prioritise wisely

Do tasks based on their importance and urgency. 

First do important and urgent ones. Decide when to do important and not urgent tasks. Delegate urgent and not important tasks. Set aside for later not urgent and not important ones.

• Take breaks between tasks

It's more difficult to stay focused if you are doing lots of tasks without a break. Instead, go for a short walk, meditate or listen to music to refresh your mind and relax a bit. 

• It's okay not to be perfect

It won't go as planned the first time you make a “to-do” list, but it will get better with time. You will learn how to estimate the time you need to get certain things done and how many tasks you can do in a day. 

• Remove non-essential tasks

It's important to remove excess tasks to free up your time which can be then spent on genuinely important things. Think about what is significant and what deserves your time. 

• Plan ahead

Write down the deadlines of assignments and important appointments you can't miss. That way, you have an overview of what needs to be done. Then you will have it in the back of your mind and start planning steps on how to achieve that desired grade and get started on time, or just don't miss a GP appointment.

Benefits of time management

Did you know that good time management lowers your stress levels, leads to career success, and makes you more productive? 

People who can time-manage effectively enjoy having more time to spend on hobbies or other personal pursuits.