We live in such a fast paced world. People have work deadlines to meet, business meetings to attend, daily errands to run among other things. Throw socializing in the mix and you’ll discover that most people are hardly able to keep up with all they have to do daily and even weekly too. Even if you’re not part of the working class population, you likely still have a number of duties to perform every day. Whether it involves household chores, school runs etc., and time would definitely be involved in all of these.
Many of us are unable to accomplish all that demands our
attention and even have time for ourselves. Yet, it is quite pertinent that
every person has some time every day, no matter how little, for rest and
relaxation. The human body is like a machine, which can breakdown if it is
overworked or stressed. You cannot function properly if your body is not well
maintained.
However, because there are roughly about 18 hours in every day with which we can be active, one must learn how to employ time management skills in order to accomplish one’s tasks effectively.
The first thing I believe one needs to understand and accept is that our bodies must be in a healthy state to function properly. So before you start off your daily routines, be sure to have a proper meal at breakfast. Even if you’re one of those diet fanatics, breakfast is definitely a meal that shouldn’t be skipped. It is better to eat a small/light breakfast than not to have anything at all. This will help to rejuvenate your body and give you the boost of energy required to work.
Next thing I’d recommend is to have a daily to-do list. On here, you write down every task that needs to be done that day. You can make this list while you’re having your breakfast. But if you’re a busy mom for instance, and have early morning school-related errands to carry out, then write this list before bedtime the previous night. The list should be comprehensive and of course doable, not impossible. Be sure to also include very important phone calls that need to be made. The idea of writing a to-do list may sound so elementary to you, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget stuff. Even if you have a 9am-5pm job; you may still have other things to do.
The next thing to do would be to prioritize every item on that list, with the most important things at the top. This will give you a clear idea of which tasks to begin first. Again, if you’re a stay-at-home mom, everything that involves the kids’ school should come first, then stuff like cleaning, laundry and preparing lunch can come next. You can then list out-of-the-house tasks next, so that way you end up picking the kids from school before heading back home for the day. If you work a regular 9am to 5pm job, then you’re pretty much not free till after close of work. You can plan to make any important phone calls on the way home (if you ride the bus) or when you get home (if you drive yourself). Leave lengthy social activities and family leisure time for the weekends.
Once you’re done prioritizing, you can begin to do the tasks one after the other. Do them in as timely of a manner as possible, knowing that every minute counts. Parents should find ways to swap days when it comes to helping the kids with homework. Fathers shouldn’t throw that responsibility entirely to the mothers – they are your children too. Try and cultivate the habit of not doing anything tasking after dinner time. You can instead use this time to relax, watch television, read a book or maybe catch up with your pals on social media. Relaxation is very important for your mental well-being. However, remember not to keep very late nights if you have to wake up early the next morning. Every adult needs between 6-8hours of sleep every night in order to be well-rested.
I’m in no way saying that these are the only ways to properly manage your time every day, but I do believe they can be quite helpful. I use to-do lists and believe me; they make life a lot easier. Fortunately, most mobile phones have this app, so you can carry it with you everywhere. You can even set reminders in your phones if need be. I do this a lot as well!
However, because there are roughly about 18 hours in every day with which we can be active, one must learn how to employ time management skills in order to accomplish one’s tasks effectively.
The first thing I believe one needs to understand and accept is that our bodies must be in a healthy state to function properly. So before you start off your daily routines, be sure to have a proper meal at breakfast. Even if you’re one of those diet fanatics, breakfast is definitely a meal that shouldn’t be skipped. It is better to eat a small/light breakfast than not to have anything at all. This will help to rejuvenate your body and give you the boost of energy required to work.
Next thing I’d recommend is to have a daily to-do list. On here, you write down every task that needs to be done that day. You can make this list while you’re having your breakfast. But if you’re a busy mom for instance, and have early morning school-related errands to carry out, then write this list before bedtime the previous night. The list should be comprehensive and of course doable, not impossible. Be sure to also include very important phone calls that need to be made. The idea of writing a to-do list may sound so elementary to you, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget stuff. Even if you have a 9am-5pm job; you may still have other things to do.
The next thing to do would be to prioritize every item on that list, with the most important things at the top. This will give you a clear idea of which tasks to begin first. Again, if you’re a stay-at-home mom, everything that involves the kids’ school should come first, then stuff like cleaning, laundry and preparing lunch can come next. You can then list out-of-the-house tasks next, so that way you end up picking the kids from school before heading back home for the day. If you work a regular 9am to 5pm job, then you’re pretty much not free till after close of work. You can plan to make any important phone calls on the way home (if you ride the bus) or when you get home (if you drive yourself). Leave lengthy social activities and family leisure time for the weekends.
Once you’re done prioritizing, you can begin to do the tasks one after the other. Do them in as timely of a manner as possible, knowing that every minute counts. Parents should find ways to swap days when it comes to helping the kids with homework. Fathers shouldn’t throw that responsibility entirely to the mothers – they are your children too. Try and cultivate the habit of not doing anything tasking after dinner time. You can instead use this time to relax, watch television, read a book or maybe catch up with your pals on social media. Relaxation is very important for your mental well-being. However, remember not to keep very late nights if you have to wake up early the next morning. Every adult needs between 6-8hours of sleep every night in order to be well-rested.
I’m in no way saying that these are the only ways to properly manage your time every day, but I do believe they can be quite helpful. I use to-do lists and believe me; they make life a lot easier. Fortunately, most mobile phones have this app, so you can carry it with you everywhere. You can even set reminders in your phones if need be. I do this a lot as well!
I do hope you get to try out these methods in the hope of
having more productive and stress-free days!
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