Almost all the blog posts I do are written because I have a need in my life and this post is no different! As a blogger, mother, wife, Christian, and part-time employee, I NEED some time management tips. In my post here I shared this printable:
I feel I waste too much of myself! I want to be better and here are some tips to help me stay productive and will maybe help you as well.
Plan your month. Grab a calendar and look at your month. Put in all the activities you have planned. Then you will know what you can and can’t do. I faithfully use my calendar on the phone, but I need to see an overview of the whole month so I don’t have 8 things going one week and 2 the next.
Make a “To Do List” daily. What is the most important thing I need to accomplish today?
Do the hardest things first. Ugh! There are some things I have to do that are hard or ones I don’t enjoy. Do those first and your day will feel like a breeze.
Find your mojo. What time of day are you the most alert and productive? Identify this time as your “mojo” time, and seek to make it your scheduled “work time” each day. For me, I’m much better in the morning! So blogging in the wee hours of the morning does NOT work.
Set a timer. When I work on the computer I need to set a timer. The internet can suck me into a big black hole if I’m not careful. It is definitely my #1 thing that wastes my time or wastes me! I also use a timer when I clean. I set it and see how much I can get done before the timer goes off. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in just 15 minutes. My motto is, “I can do anything for 15 minutes.”
Don’t multitask or at least limit your multitasking. When you’re multi-tasking, your brain is constantly having to shift focus. Group like tasks together to help you stay focused.
Plan your menus. You can save so much time by planning them out weekly or monthly. Once a month freezer cooking also saves a large amount of time in the kitchen. I have a confession, I fight this principle so much and I’m not sure why. This is one thing I want to surrender to this year and quit fighting.
Set specific goals. When you set goals you know where to focus your time. If a particular activity doesn’t help you achieve a goal, then it’s probably not a smart use of your time. Keep your goals in front of you.
Create routines in your life. There are things we do every day. Create a morning, afternoon, and evening routine. For example, your evening routine might be cook supper, cleaning the kitchen, packing lunches, lay out clothes for the next day. Write these routines down.
OK, my time has gone off and I need to move on. If you need a printable planner feel free to download any or all of these planner sheets in two colors.
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