In this rush that we call our working lives, finding the time to get all that you need to can be overwhelming. So here are 6-time management life hacks to help get you organized, refocused and back to getting things done timeously.
- Block off time
According to the article from Forbes.com, setting time aside every morning helps set up your day. From meditating to exercising, forming a simple structured routine to be physically and mentally productive contributes to disciplining your mind in a winning mindset and promotes a strong goal getting attitude.
Remember: copy and paste is your friend
As with all businesses, you get many FAQ’s and you need to identify what those questions could possibly be. With the same mindset, you would also need to have a certain set of words or patterned language to connect with your product, keeping this in a word document helps with word frequency in communications and saves you time.
- Use the 90% rule
With this thinking, it highlights and supports the notion that once you’ve completed 90% of the work or reached 90% of the intended goal, that it’s complete and you should move on to the next task. The rationale behind it is that overthinking about completing projects can often take up unnecessary time and resources would be better suited for different projects or tasks.
- Make fast decisions to seize opportunities
In the article it incites that first response decision making for minor tasks can help save time that can be better used elsewhere. It advises to assess the tasks with a few easy questions and to set a timer so you have to be quick:
What the type of decision you need to make? (Is it yes or no or does it require thinking time)
What are the immediate ramifications?
Does this decision have a time frame? Etc.
- Use the 5 minute rule to create habits
The article also recommends starting small but staying consistent so setting aside 5 minutes aside to start a new task or objective, keeping it up daily and then adding time as you go builds up your confidence and the task becomes less daunting. So start small and stay firm.
- Finish the small tasks as they come up
If it’s something that can be done quickly and easily – do it as it comes up. Checking emails, responding where you can, passing on a task to the next department or the next person in your order of process, etc. Creating a more streamlined and organized environment can add to better mental functionality.
Content source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2019/03/06/six-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-business-day/?sh=6f3bd93f3b61
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