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How do you..?
How do you manage your time?
what is the key to time management?
between work, school, friends, self-care, and personal needs
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Zachary’s Answer
Balance and learning what you are willing to give up and not maintain in order to reinvest that time somewhere else. The key to time management is having some sort of system or systems in place that work for you and result in being able to accomplish the things that need to get done and resulting in windows for you to invest in the things that you want to get done.
Time management in my opinion is three part: physical, mental, emotional / spiritual if that applies to you.
Physical is the self care sleep, hygienics, exercise, nutrition. , team sports ( also mental)
Mental is intellectual stimulation hobbies, reading, movies, education demands school work etc. team sports extracurriculars( also physical)
Emotional: connections and bonds with other people, friends, family, classmates, romantic partners/ pursuits .
This takes learning about yourself are you most productive in the morning, afternoon evening is that something you'd like to change ... it takes time.
Setting boundaries and structure, delayed gratification i.e I can go do X on Friday but only if I get certain things done earlier in the week . There's the eh mine as well ideology or the nudge that helps me to get things done due to placing things en route to doing something else. I washed one dish mine as well do another, I folded this mine as well do all. I wrote one page mine as well write another.
Also learning the environment in which you work best, quiet undisturbed, with some noise or in utter chaos. And making note of where those environments exist or can be created where you reside or attend school ect.
Understanding and not being afraid to set boundaries when these are being impeded/ asking for help when you are struggling to execute on such things life happens sometimes and our routines get disrupted but this is the most important time to stick to the skeleton of whatever routine/ rhythm we have in place, give yourself the freedom to fall short and not do it perfectly all the time life takes constant readjustment and tweaking
Time management in my opinion is three part: physical, mental, emotional / spiritual if that applies to you.
Physical is the self care sleep, hygienics, exercise, nutrition. , team sports ( also mental)
Mental is intellectual stimulation hobbies, reading, movies, education demands school work etc. team sports extracurriculars( also physical)
Emotional: connections and bonds with other people, friends, family, classmates, romantic partners/ pursuits .
This takes learning about yourself are you most productive in the morning, afternoon evening is that something you'd like to change ... it takes time.
Setting boundaries and structure, delayed gratification i.e I can go do X on Friday but only if I get certain things done earlier in the week . There's the eh mine as well ideology or the nudge that helps me to get things done due to placing things en route to doing something else. I washed one dish mine as well do another, I folded this mine as well do all. I wrote one page mine as well write another.
Also learning the environment in which you work best, quiet undisturbed, with some noise or in utter chaos. And making note of where those environments exist or can be created where you reside or attend school ect.
Understanding and not being afraid to set boundaries when these are being impeded/ asking for help when you are struggling to execute on such things life happens sometimes and our routines get disrupted but this is the most important time to stick to the skeleton of whatever routine/ rhythm we have in place, give yourself the freedom to fall short and not do it perfectly all the time life takes constant readjustment and tweaking
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Catherine’s Answer
Amirah, managing your time can be a challenge. Below are some suggestions. You will need to prioritize your needs/wants. Looking at what is important to you today and what is needed to prepare you for your future.
First, school is always the priority. School is your “job” and prepares you for the future.
After that, you should look at needs versus wants and then rank them in importance to you. Then you can manage your time to meet your needs/wants in a way that fits you.
Good luck!
First, school is always the priority. School is your “job” and prepares you for the future.
After that, you should look at needs versus wants and then rank them in importance to you. Then you can manage your time to meet your needs/wants in a way that fits you.
Good luck!
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Claire’s Answer
Hi Amirah, I am and Executive Assistant based in Dublin Ireland. To slightly echo the previous answers, it is really about prioritising what is most important to you. If you need to skip a social event to get a school project done it will be so worth it in the end as you can actually enjoy your down time knowing that you have completed your school work. That is not to say that self care is not important, but if I know I have a particularly busy week in the office I will then try to schedule something nice, like a shopping trip after that week is over and I have put the time and work in to make it a success. I also feel that it is human nature to put off the things that we really don't want to do but I find it really beneficial to my time and my stress levels if I just jump in and get those things done first. You will sleep better and concentrate better on other tasks once you know that task that you were really not looking forward to is done and dusted :-)
Good Luck to you!
Good Luck to you!
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a very common to many students and people.
Below is my suggestions :
1. Identify a time management tool that suitable to you, e.g. your phone calendar, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
2. Put in the time your school time first
3. Assign some time every day for your assignment/project and revision . Don't start the revision only before the assessment
4. Make sure you have sufficient time for rest
5. You can then allocate your spare for your hobbies, exercise, gathering with your friends & family.
You don't need to fill up the entire schedule. Keep some time to relax and 'me' time for reflection.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below is my suggestions :
1. Identify a time management tool that suitable to you, e.g. your phone calendar, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
2. Put in the time your school time first
3. Assign some time every day for your assignment/project and revision . Don't start the revision only before the assessment
4. Make sure you have sufficient time for rest
5. You can then allocate your spare for your hobbies, exercise, gathering with your friends & family.
You don't need to fill up the entire schedule. Keep some time to relax and 'me' time for reflection.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Donna’s Answer
I once heard the advice to schedule your priorities not to prioritize your schedule. Keep that in mind as you find your balance. Another piece of advice is to avoid procrastination. This video also stayed with me for a long time and can be incorporated into your life decisions - work and homelife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmV0gXpXwDU
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Kalkidan’s Answer
That was once my question too. The main thing here in short is to list out what is important in life and for your future then give time for each based on your priority. Don't restrict yourself from what you enjoy but plan it accordingly. For example, if you have a task to submit, give yourself 30 minutes time with yourself, in between your task, and make sure to give your personal time 30 minutes, then continue back to your task... This way keep doing it in all your task and priorities and make sure to watch tips on how to manage time on YouTube and select what best suits you.