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10 Rules of Time Management
How To Find Time
Time is the most valuable resource today. Who knows manage his time rules the world. He earns more, he has time to relax, he find time for his private life. Learn rules of Time Management.
1. Be organized
Organize your files, information, documents. You should know where are all what you need to work because finding your own files is the biggest waste of time. Use tags, folders, libraries, everything that can help you organize your information. And keep your table clean.
2. Find workspace
If you work in an office you have your own workspace. But if you are freelancer you need to find your workspace. It can’t be a dinner table or coffee table. It must be work table where you can leave your documents to return later to work. You must create a work ambient.
3. Use time management tools
Date book, organizer, calendar, color post-it’s, computer applications— all this stuff can help you manage your time. When you see all tasks for today you can plan your worktime.
4. Define goals
Setting goals allow to set priority. You know what you must do the first. You can plan your day with this information.
5. Set Deadlines
Deadline is the best motivator. Set a deadline and complete your task in time.
6. Outsource
Use your time wisely. If you can ask for help do it. If you have possibilities to delegate some type of work to other people do it.
7. Know how to say “no”
Do not accept all the proposal. Learn to say “no”. Look at your time and think if you can accept one more proposal?
Saying “no” can you help and in everyday life. Sometimes your friends propose to get out. You need to relax. Ok. But find a balance between work and rest.
8. Find your work time and set regular working hours
Everyone is unique. Someone likes to work at evening, someone at night and there are people who work early in the morning. Find your best time and set these hours for work. Organize your time.
9. Don’t waste time
It is the hardest rule. There are many temptation around us. We want to check Twitter or facebook. We want to relax. To watch a new video on youtube. Etc. Try to not loose time. Concentrate on work. You’ll have time after. Concentrate on one task at time.
10. But do not forget about breaks
You need to rest from time to time, or you can burnout. Little breaks helps you to refresh your mind. Go for a walk. Breath fresh air. Recharge your batteries.