Time management is the best way to utilise our time to maximise our productivity in achieving specific goals.
"We all have 24 hours, and we want to make the most of the 24 hours we get each day," says Personality and Mindset Consultant Kshama Upadhyay.
"However, we listen to people saying, they struggle for time and think that why I don't have more time? Many of them have read through many great books and authors, who have prescribed various time management techniques. Still why people struggle? Some people achieve more happiness, productivity, and success – in the same amount of time as everyone else!
"We struggle because we do not relate to it or we don't understand ourselves in terms how our mind works. It requires conscious focus and increase in self-awareness. I always ask a question myself and encourage others to check 'What works for you?"
We struggle because we do not relate to it or we don't understand ourselves in terms how our mind works.
Ms Kshama shares the best of the best mindset and practical tips with SBS Gujarati.
"I have also simplified which must make a difference in your results and experience when you will implement, and you will feel the difference in your performance, experience increase in productivity and know that this will work for me to get the best of my time, effort and energy."
Kshama Upadhyay's top tips:
1) Set clear goals
List all things to do then align tasks to goals in case they are not aligned then they are least significant.
2) Make a to-do list
"To-do lists are your best friend," says. "They can increase your productivity by 20 percent, help to clear your mind and save you energy and stress."
Choose and Plan Top 3 things to do and focus on tomorrow, the night before.
"You can write down your essential tasks on paper, on your computer or your smartphone. Set a reminder if needed. Divide the job into different categories like do-able, manageable and focus on one work or item at a time."
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3) Create your productivity schedule
When you are most productive and alert, align top 3 tasks at specific times accordingly
4) Acknowledge distraction and procrastination
Allocate time in the calendar for email and social media checking (Mostly twice in a day)
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5) Be flexible but realistic for unexpected demands from yourself and others
Ask yourself and others, can this wait ? or LEARN to say NO!
6) Delegate, Outsource, negotiate and remove non-value adding things, activities and tasks
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7) Work on 30 to 40 (choose your own) min time slot and followed by 5 to 10 min break time.
Which Tip do you find the most relevant for you?
You can send us questions if you have specific challenges in time management which are not solved by above tips.
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