How to Manage Your Time Effectively

 There are 24 hours in a day for everyone. The key is to utilize these 24 hours in such a manner that we can turn these hours into an opportunity to fulfil our dreams. The ability of productive utilization of time is called time management.

    "Time=Life; Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.      - Alan Lakein                                          

     So many people think that they don't have enough time to complete their to-do list on time but it's a matter of priority not the lack of time.

We have to be meticulous while choosing our time to spend. It is so important to manage your time well, so you can utilize most of the time on the things which are matter. 

Time plays a significant role in our life. It is the most valuable resource because it is perishable, you can't take it back. That's why the most successful people consider time as a more important and precious thing than money.

   If you feel that you don't have enough time to do the things you want to do, try these tips to rise your productivity.

Be an early bird:

   The best way to be more productive during the day is to wake up early in the morning. Waking up early gives you extra time to make and enjoy some activities without any distractions. This is the perfect time to exercise, go for a run or work on a passion project. If you wake up early you will find more time in your hand.

  "The first step to winning yourself is to wake up early." -  Sukant Ratnakar  

        Set Your Priorities :            

           Priorities help us to make life's decisions and keep us on track. know your preference and appreciate them. Structure your days keeping your important and urgent tasks in your mind so that you will be more relaxed at the end of the day. 

     " If It's a priority you'll find a way. If It isn't, you'll find an excuse."   -  Jim Rohn                                                                        

Create a daily schedule :

        Make a daily schedule or routine and stick to it. The daily routine can help us to feel more in control of everything. Though it's a good idea to take a break from your routine from time to time, most of the time stick to your routine to have an organized life.

Plan Your Day :

   "A goal without a plan is just a wish" - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

        'Everything is planned' it's a  famous dialogue of a Hindi movie. Though everything in life is not planned, it's a good idea to plan your day for a tension free life. It can increase your focus and give you clarity which improves your productivity.

Stop Procrastinating :

       Procrastination is the biggest enemy in the path of a well-organised life. It's a thief of time. The effects of procrastination are more harmful than we realize. You not only lose your precious time but you ruin other areas of your life also.  Try to overcome it day by day.

   "Procrastination is like a credit card: It's a lot of fun until you get the bill."   -  Christopher Parker 

  Focus on one thing at a time : 

         You can get much more if you pay attention to one thing at a  time. Being focused and spend your energy on a single task will help you accomplish more in a shorter period.

     " Your life is controlled by what you focus on."  -Tony Robbins

know When to Multi-Task:

We should be focused on one task at a time. But at the same time, you should be smart enough to realize that time when you can be a multitasker so that you can utilize your time wisely. You can listen to an audiobook Or a podcast while you're doing a task that doesn't require a lot of brainpower. 

 "It's ok to be a multitasker if you know how to handle the priorities of each....and how to focus on just one thing at a time.     -Rutticka

Stop worrying about perfection :

You should know that done is better than perfection. We often spend more time than desired time on a task in the seek of our standard of perfection.  If you think that task is good enough then move on as soon as possible.

        ' A beautiful thing is never perfect.'  -  Egyptian Proverb

Ask for help:

     You do need to do everything yourself. When you realize you need help go for it, it is necessary if you want to be as effective and productive as you know you can be.

     " Ask for help not because you're weak but because you want to remain strong."   -  Les Brown

                                    Be realistic while Setting Goals:

To be effective in time management is to not plan too many tasks for a day. You don't have all day so don't plan too much for the day. Be clear about what you want to accomplish today. So be realistic when you are planning or setting your tasks for the day. 

     " Goals have to be realistic and flexible."  -   Shannon Miller

     We all are given the same amount of time each day, twenty-four hours, how we spend these hours is totally up to us. If you want to achieve something or want to make your dreams come true,  manage  your time efficiently. 

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