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How can I manage my time better once I get a career?
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Jasanpreet Kaur’s Answer
The best way is to create your To-Do list of the day. It keeps you organized and manages your time more effectively!
Don't forget to write how much time that particular task will take. So that, you can plan your order and move accordingly.
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Don't forget to write how much time that particular task will take. So that, you can plan your order and move accordingly.
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Si’s Answer
Adding something about mindset to all the great responses everyone have provided: When you feel obligated to complete all the work during your off time, late into the night or into the weekends, remember that work is not going anywhere. It's going to be there when you sleep on it and come back fresh and sharp. Only if you treat yourself 100% during your off time can you give your work 100% during work hours. Good luck!
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Parul’s Answer
Always make a TO DO list. And you should have a daily todo list and a long term todo list. Prep your daily todo list the night before and update it at the end of day on what all you got done.
Prioritize your tasks on the To Do list
Use your calendar to schedule time effectively. You can schedule time on it for even the tasks you do on your own and not just meetings so that you stay on track with your tasks.
Make sure to reward yourself for the little wins you had for the day or week.
Prioritize your tasks on the To Do list
Use your calendar to schedule time effectively. You can schedule time on it for even the tasks you do on your own and not just meetings so that you stay on track with your tasks.
Make sure to reward yourself for the little wins you had for the day or week.
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Rodrigo’s Answer
Hi Canming S.
here are some advices:
-have an agenda for everything
-Prioritize activities
-Make deadlines
-Have a work-life balance, do not leave your hobbies etc
-Team work with colleagues
-Ask for help when you dont know something
here are some advices:
-have an agenda for everything
-Prioritize activities
-Make deadlines
-Have a work-life balance, do not leave your hobbies etc
-Team work with colleagues
-Ask for help when you dont know something
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Angela’s Answer
Time management is difficult but once you figure it out for yourself, you'll be really happy you spent the time to make it work. I use my calendar and put time blocks on it and keep to it. This has been really helpful for me. I hope this helps!
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Marlowe’s Answer
Routine is super, super important! I'm still a student, but I'm also balancing what's essentially a full-time career (creative writing). I've found scheduling to be really crucial in maintaining an effective school-work-life balance -- basically planning out my weeks on Google Calendar in advance, and pre-allocating time for exercise, social events, and other breaks. You might not have as much freedom in scheduling depending on your career, but I'd still recommend structuring your off-time as much as possible (with allocated free time of course). It's much easier to get into a groove with your routine when you can open your calendar and know exactly what to expect from each day.
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James’s Answer
Hey everyone! Good question.
One of the things that I have done to stay organized is utilize Google Tasks. The great thing about Google Tasks, especially if you also use Gmail is that the two applications integrate. For example - if someone emails you something that you need to do, you can add it to your task list automatically. This has helped me keep track of the emails that I need to respond to plus any other critical tasks that I need to take care of during the course of the day.
You can also categorize the tasks based on priority.
Lastly - I am thoughtful with the approach I take to communicate. I find that Instant Messaging (Slack, Jabber, etc) is more effective than email. I only really use emails if it is something that I need to keep record of for future use (approvals).
All of the above contribute to effective time management.
One of the things that I have done to stay organized is utilize Google Tasks. The great thing about Google Tasks, especially if you also use Gmail is that the two applications integrate. For example - if someone emails you something that you need to do, you can add it to your task list automatically. This has helped me keep track of the emails that I need to respond to plus any other critical tasks that I need to take care of during the course of the day.
You can also categorize the tasks based on priority.
Lastly - I am thoughtful with the approach I take to communicate. I find that Instant Messaging (Slack, Jabber, etc) is more effective than email. I only really use emails if it is something that I need to keep record of for future use (approvals).
All of the above contribute to effective time management.
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Sukhminder’s Answer
When you feel obligated to complete all the work during your off time, late into the night or into the weekends, remember that work is not going anywhere. It's going to be there when you sleep on it and come back fresh and sharp. Only if you treat yourself 100% during your off time can you give your work 100% during work hours.
I find that making a list each morning of all the items I need to get done is a great way of visualizing the day. From that list, reshuffle those that take a higher priortiy or are due first, and then right away complete the task that seems most daunting.
This a simple way to get started on mangaing your time, with practise you'll find it beccomes second nature.
So here are some advices:
-have an agenda for everything
-Prioritize activities
-Make deadlines
-Have a work-life balance, do not leave your hobbies etc
-Team work with colleagues
-Ask for help when you dont know something
I find that making a list each morning of all the items I need to get done is a great way of visualizing the day. From that list, reshuffle those that take a higher priortiy or are due first, and then right away complete the task that seems most daunting.
This a simple way to get started on mangaing your time, with practise you'll find it beccomes second nature.
So here are some advices:
-have an agenda for everything
-Prioritize activities
-Make deadlines
-Have a work-life balance, do not leave your hobbies etc
-Team work with colleagues
-Ask for help when you dont know something
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Shruti’s Answer
- Make a list of To-do items
- Prioritize them
- Do them
Most important advise with this forgive yourself if you do not go per plan and be ready to pivot with changing circumstances.
Also remember to reward yourself for accomplishing small and big tasks and also plan+prioritize hobbies & me time.
If you find yourself stressing about time management check if it is time to take a break and decompress.
- Prioritize them
- Do them
Most important advise with this forgive yourself if you do not go per plan and be ready to pivot with changing circumstances.
Also remember to reward yourself for accomplishing small and big tasks and also plan+prioritize hobbies & me time.
If you find yourself stressing about time management check if it is time to take a break and decompress.
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Jennifer’s Answer
I find that making a list each morning of all the items I need to get done is a great way of visualizing the day. From that list, reshuffle those that take a higher priortiy or are due first, and then right away complete the task that seems most daunting.
This a simple way to get started on mangaing your time, with practise you'll find it beccomes second nature.
This a simple way to get started on mangaing your time, with practise you'll find it beccomes second nature.
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Andy’s Answer
Hey Canming, managing my time wisely is something that's taken me a long time to figure out. Here's some of the tricks that help me stay on task, especially when there are things aside from work I'd rather do!
First thing to mention: there are plenty of resources (apps and other products) out there to help you keep your time organized. When I have a lot to do, I might use a calendar app on my phone to plan out my day hour-by-hour, so that I can go through the day knowing I have time allotted to get everything I need to completed. I also know folks who have really detailed planners or to-do lists that they update a couple times a day. I'm more of a tech person than a paper-and-pen person, but writing down to-do lists really seem to work for some people. Also, iPhones come with a "reminder" app that I personally use every day!
Next: In college, one of my friends who struggles with time management as much as I do introduced me to the "Pomodoro Technique." The idea is that you set intervals for work, and intervals for breaks. I still use this technique in my career--sometimes when I have really long tasks to complete I'll do 50 minutes of focused work and then 10 minutes of freetime, and just go back and forth until everything's done. If you get stressed easily like I do when there's a lot of work to do, this method takes some of the stress out of seemingly endless tasks in way I really appreciate.
Lastly: remember that asking for help is a normal thing to do! People can be way more generous with giving deadline extensions or extra assistance than you might ever expect. If you're ever drowning in work... reach out! Ask peers or coworkers how they manage everything--chances are they were in your spot at one point before they got some great advice. If your plate is full or you're stretched too thin, 99.9% of the time, your boss will appreciate your honesty way more than they would appreciate your stress or rushed work. People can be really nice when things get tough. Believe me!
First thing to mention: there are plenty of resources (apps and other products) out there to help you keep your time organized. When I have a lot to do, I might use a calendar app on my phone to plan out my day hour-by-hour, so that I can go through the day knowing I have time allotted to get everything I need to completed. I also know folks who have really detailed planners or to-do lists that they update a couple times a day. I'm more of a tech person than a paper-and-pen person, but writing down to-do lists really seem to work for some people. Also, iPhones come with a "reminder" app that I personally use every day!
Next: In college, one of my friends who struggles with time management as much as I do introduced me to the "Pomodoro Technique." The idea is that you set intervals for work, and intervals for breaks. I still use this technique in my career--sometimes when I have really long tasks to complete I'll do 50 minutes of focused work and then 10 minutes of freetime, and just go back and forth until everything's done. If you get stressed easily like I do when there's a lot of work to do, this method takes some of the stress out of seemingly endless tasks in way I really appreciate.
Lastly: remember that asking for help is a normal thing to do! People can be way more generous with giving deadline extensions or extra assistance than you might ever expect. If you're ever drowning in work... reach out! Ask peers or coworkers how they manage everything--chances are they were in your spot at one point before they got some great advice. If your plate is full or you're stretched too thin, 99.9% of the time, your boss will appreciate your honesty way more than they would appreciate your stress or rushed work. People can be really nice when things get tough. Believe me!
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Krasti’s Answer
Excellent question! Time management is something that a lot of people continue to struggle with so it's always good to take action to manage time as best you can. Here are some tips that helped me:
1. Prepare the night before by creating a schedule or list of things you need to get done for the next day. Preparing what your next day will look like will ease your mind and give you an idea of when you need to work on certain tasks. Of course you can't prepare for any unpredicted situations that could happen, but it's better than starting the day without a plan/schedule.
2. Prioritize the things that are most important and urgent.
3. Dedicate a place to document your schedule/list of things to do. For me, I document everything in a planner. However, if you are more comfortable typing, then you may prefer utilizing Google Calendar, MS Excel, MS Notes, etc. There are so many resources out there. Find one that works for you.
4. Eliminate distractions. Declutter your space to avoid as much distractions as possible. Keep your phone on Do Not Disturb so that you don't get distracted.
5. Schedule "you" time. This means make sure you are also enjoying leisure activities. Many people start a career and focusing their entire life just working but it's important that you also set some time aside to do things you enjoy outside of work. Otherwise, you will experience burnout and working will not be enjoyable. You need that work life balance.
6. Read and learn from books. There are so many books available that talk about time management. Here are a few that you might find helpful: Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
1. Prepare the night before by creating a schedule or list of things you need to get done for the next day. Preparing what your next day will look like will ease your mind and give you an idea of when you need to work on certain tasks. Of course you can't prepare for any unpredicted situations that could happen, but it's better than starting the day without a plan/schedule.
2. Prioritize the things that are most important and urgent.
3. Dedicate a place to document your schedule/list of things to do. For me, I document everything in a planner. However, if you are more comfortable typing, then you may prefer utilizing Google Calendar, MS Excel, MS Notes, etc. There are so many resources out there. Find one that works for you.
4. Eliminate distractions. Declutter your space to avoid as much distractions as possible. Keep your phone on Do Not Disturb so that you don't get distracted.
5. Schedule "you" time. This means make sure you are also enjoying leisure activities. Many people start a career and focusing their entire life just working but it's important that you also set some time aside to do things you enjoy outside of work. Otherwise, you will experience burnout and working will not be enjoyable. You need that work life balance.
6. Read and learn from books. There are so many books available that talk about time management. Here are a few that you might find helpful: Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
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Cyndi’s Answer
Hi Canming,
Great question! As you have more responsibilities in life, whether it's work-related or personal life, being able to juggle and manage your time effectively will get more and more important.
Some of my personal experience that has worked well with me:
- Prepare a list of tasks that needs to be completed at the beginning of each day, as tasks get added throughout the day, add them to your list
- Prioritize your tasks on the list - are there any tasks that can be pushed for another day, are there any tasks that are more pressing?
- Complete the easier tasks first - for me, I'll get overwhelmed when my list gets longer throughout the day, but some tasks are easy tasks that I can cross off my list (such as sending out a reminder email), once I cross off the simpler/quicker tasks on my list, I'm left with the more time consuming tasks that I can concentrate on.
Find a way that works best for you! If you get overwhelmed with tasks, don't forget to reach out to see if anyone in your team can help or if any deadlines can be pushed! Good luck!
Great question! As you have more responsibilities in life, whether it's work-related or personal life, being able to juggle and manage your time effectively will get more and more important.
Some of my personal experience that has worked well with me:
- Prepare a list of tasks that needs to be completed at the beginning of each day, as tasks get added throughout the day, add them to your list
- Prioritize your tasks on the list - are there any tasks that can be pushed for another day, are there any tasks that are more pressing?
- Complete the easier tasks first - for me, I'll get overwhelmed when my list gets longer throughout the day, but some tasks are easy tasks that I can cross off my list (such as sending out a reminder email), once I cross off the simpler/quicker tasks on my list, I'm left with the more time consuming tasks that I can concentrate on.
Find a way that works best for you! If you get overwhelmed with tasks, don't forget to reach out to see if anyone in your team can help or if any deadlines can be pushed! Good luck!
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Rebecca’s Answer
Firstly, you may find a tool that can help you to manage your time, e.g. you can use Calendar on your phone, MS Outlook, etc. There are plenty of diary apps . You can explore which one that best suits you.
Then, I suggest you can take the approach below :
1. Put it the time you need to work (if you start using now, you can put in your school time)
2. If you need to do some part time study/training, you can put the time in as well.
3. Assign some time for doing exercise , your hobbies, other leisure activities, etc.
4. Allocate some free time with you family and friends
5. You don't need to fill in the entire schedule. Make sure you have some 'me' time and enough rest.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Then, I suggest you can take the approach below :
1. Put it the time you need to work (if you start using now, you can put in your school time)
2. If you need to do some part time study/training, you can put the time in as well.
3. Assign some time for doing exercise , your hobbies, other leisure activities, etc.
4. Allocate some free time with you family and friends
5. You don't need to fill in the entire schedule. Make sure you have some 'me' time and enough rest.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Eleanor’s Answer
Time management is one of those perpetual New Year's resolutions for a lot of people. Some of the best practices that I use to help me with time management are:
1. Don't schedule every hour of your day. Over scheduling yourself really sets up unrealistic expectations for what you are actually able to achieve, and it also means when something unexpected comes up, your whole day (or week) gets thrown off and you set off on a vicious downward spiral. You also need downtime; your mind and body need rest. Leave unscheduled space on your calendar.
2. Be present where you are. If you are at work, be present in your work. If you are with your family, be present with your family. You cannot effectively multitask between work and home. You will get more accomplished and be less stressed out if you are present where you are rather than trying to be everywhere at once.
3. Multitasking is a myth. You do not actually multitask. You task switch. Focus on one thing at a time.
4. Rest when you are tired. This includes physical exhaustion as well as mental exhaustion. Recognize the signs that you are tired and listen to your body telling you to rest. Continuing to "soldier through" when you are exhausted only produces the law of diminishing returns. Go rest and start fresh.
Good luck!
1. Don't schedule every hour of your day. Over scheduling yourself really sets up unrealistic expectations for what you are actually able to achieve, and it also means when something unexpected comes up, your whole day (or week) gets thrown off and you set off on a vicious downward spiral. You also need downtime; your mind and body need rest. Leave unscheduled space on your calendar.
2. Be present where you are. If you are at work, be present in your work. If you are with your family, be present with your family. You cannot effectively multitask between work and home. You will get more accomplished and be less stressed out if you are present where you are rather than trying to be everywhere at once.
3. Multitasking is a myth. You do not actually multitask. You task switch. Focus on one thing at a time.
4. Rest when you are tired. This includes physical exhaustion as well as mental exhaustion. Recognize the signs that you are tired and listen to your body telling you to rest. Continuing to "soldier through" when you are exhausted only produces the law of diminishing returns. Go rest and start fresh.
Good luck!
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Colleen’s Answer
This is a great question and you have a lot of great responses. Time management is key to your success in any field. Two tips that I use in my daily activities are a to-do list and limiting the time to respond to emails. I am old school and still use paper but you can use Notes or Word too. Start each day with a new to-do list then add and remove items throughout the day. At the end of the day review and reprioritize the items on your to-do list for the next day. Remember a to-do list is not an accomplishment list but something to use to say on track throughout the day. As for email, we can get bogged down quickly with responding to emails and not allowing time to complete the work requred. Set time slots for checking emails, I only check email 3 times a day and this has helped me to focus on my work at hand. I hope you find this helpful as you more through your career.
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Mark’s Answer
Hi Canming, what a great question - just look at how many thoughtful responses you've received!
One way to effectively manage your time is to get really clear on what your values are, and to align your priorities and actions accordingly. What I mean by that is, instead of creating a "to do" list, and trying to tick off everything that's on there, you can write a "to be" list (as in "who do I want to be?"). Anything that doesn't align to your values or doesn't help you become the person you want "to be" can get crossed off the list because it goes against who you are as a person.
Getting clarity on your values requires some introspection on your part. If you make the upfront investment to get clear on what really matters to you, and then act accordingly, you'll likely find that you're happier about the time you're spending doing things because it aligns to what's really important to you.
One way to effectively manage your time is to get really clear on what your values are, and to align your priorities and actions accordingly. What I mean by that is, instead of creating a "to do" list, and trying to tick off everything that's on there, you can write a "to be" list (as in "who do I want to be?"). Anything that doesn't align to your values or doesn't help you become the person you want "to be" can get crossed off the list because it goes against who you are as a person.
Getting clarity on your values requires some introspection on your part. If you make the upfront investment to get clear on what really matters to you, and then act accordingly, you'll likely find that you're happier about the time you're spending doing things because it aligns to what's really important to you.
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Hoi Khee’s Answer
After entering career, you will feel that 90% of your time was spent on work. However, each of us should have a work-life balance practice even it is not easy.
1. Get yourself a To-Do-List and arrange it by priority. You are not able to solve all at once but you can solve it bit by bit. For example, if you really stuck in one issue for too long, then you might need to put it aside then settle for those easier issue and like getting some "small wins". This will keep you motivated as you actually can solve problem by your own!
2. Fully focus during work time. Avoid all distractions that will reduce your efficiency. Time yourself for completing a task and see how you can improve it in future. If you manage to do so, then you can plan how many tasks you can complete during that hours. Thus, it will be a better way to manage your working time and have more references to plan your free time.
1. Get yourself a To-Do-List and arrange it by priority. You are not able to solve all at once but you can solve it bit by bit. For example, if you really stuck in one issue for too long, then you might need to put it aside then settle for those easier issue and like getting some "small wins". This will keep you motivated as you actually can solve problem by your own!
2. Fully focus during work time. Avoid all distractions that will reduce your efficiency. Time yourself for completing a task and see how you can improve it in future. If you manage to do so, then you can plan how many tasks you can complete during that hours. Thus, it will be a better way to manage your working time and have more references to plan your free time.
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