Many of us are
not able to push our productivity efforts to the limit. We know we still have
something to show and give in terms of our work but time always seems to run so
fast. At the end of the day, we are left with a lot more on our plate than what
we have hoped for.
Westhill
Consulting & Employment, a well-established online source for
the best and the most suitable career tips have this list of pointers on how
you can manage your time wisely:
1. Know Your Priorities
You should know which ones are
your top priority and the most important thing to finish first considering the
given time frame of your task. If something looks like it will take less than
two minutes – get it done straight away.
But do not allow the smaller issues to delay working out the big
problems, which will only get bigger while you spend time sorting out the
smaller ones.
2. Plan Productively
Use the most productive time of
the day to your advantage. In a survey conducted to one of our partner companies
in Jakarta, Indonesia, many employees consider the morning right after they
arrived as the best time to work but there are also some people who would need
to organize their thoughts first before they can dig in. Concentration level
can change on the different times of the day. Decide when you feel most
productive and use this time to tackle the big tasks.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to
Delegate
It is not possible to do
everything on your own. That is why there are different members of people in
your team. You shouldn’t be thinking of their complaints especially if you are
in the position to give them their designated task. First decide if a set task
can only be achieved by you; if not, transfer it to someone who is equally
capable.
4. Keep Notes
Notes can keep you organize. At
the end of your day, you can list the things you need to do the next day so as
not to forget anything. The next day, you can just review it and follow the
written outline. It would also be advantageous on unexpected leaves. The note that
you have written can inform your colleagues in case they would have to do your
pending tasks.
5. Find Time For
yourself
Even the most organized worker can find their
train of thought interrupted by well-meaning colleagues. If you are being
bombarded with calls, e-mails and questions, make it clear to your colleagues
that you are going to step out and deal with your own material before you can
become distracted. This is perfectly OK and many companies have formal leave to
grant “Me Time” to employees.
