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Time Management is About More Than Life Hacks

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Time Management is About More Than Life Hacks

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I chose to include this website in my Padlet because it directly relates to my overall theme of time management. It is an article from a reliable source that talks about different kinds of time management and how efficient they are. This article fits in with the videos because it addresses different ways for one to manage their time so that they can better avoid procrastination and unnecessary stress.

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There is certainly no shortage of advice - books and blogs, hacks and apps - all created to boost time management with a bevy of ready-to-apply tools. Yet, the frustrating reality for individuals trying to improve their time management is that tools alone won't work. You have to develop your time management skills in three key areas: awareness, arrangement, and adaptation. The author offers evidence-based tactics to improve in all three areas.

Project creep, slipping deadlines, and a to-do list that seems to get longer each day - these experiences are all too common in both life and work. With the New Year's resolution season upon us, many people are boldly trying to fulfill goals to "manage time better," "be more productive," and "focus on what matters." Development goals like these are indeed important to career success. Look no further than large-scale surveys that routinely find time management skills among the most desired workforce skills, but at the same time among the rarest skills to find.

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There is certainly no shortage of advice - books and blogs, hacks and apps - all created to boost time management with a bevy of ready-to-apply tools. Yet, the frustrating reality for individuals trying to improve their time management is that tools alone won't work.

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Three Habits for a Better Work-Life Balance

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Three Habits for a Better Work-Life Balance

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I chose to include this video in my Padlet for a few reasons. First of all, it directly relates to my theme of time management. Time management does not only apply to work; it starts the second you wake up. Without a healthy balance between work and fun, it is very hard to leave a healthy, happy, and successful life. Another reason I chose to include this video was that the way Thomas explained things through the burners metaphor helped me better understand how important it is to find a balance between work and life. I strongly agreed with the advice given in this video. I feel that it is essential to find a balance between work and fun. If you focus too much on fun things, you can fall behind in work. If you focus too much on work, your health (both mental and physical) can begin to worsen.

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How to ACTUALLY Stop Wasting Time on the Internet

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How to ACTUALLY Stop Wasting Time on the Internet

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I chose to include this video in my Padlet for a few reasons. First of all, it directly relates to my overall theme of time management skills. For many people, myself included, the internet is an easy and accessible distraction to help one procrastinate from their responsibilities. I often find myself scrolling through social media or playing games online when I should be doing homework. Another reason why I included this video is that Thomas included many different options. I liked the advice in this video a lot. I thought this video was incredibly helpful, as it gave different options because different things work for different people.

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How to ACTUALLY Stop Wasting Time on the Internet

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I chose to include this video in my Padlet for a few reasons. First of all, it directly relates to my theme of time management. Time management, in my opinion, starts the minute you wake up. For this reason, it is important to have at least a little bit of structure to your morning. Another reason that I chose this video was that one of the tips mentioned stood out to me a lot. Thomas mentioned that you should spend a minimal amount of time on your cell phone in the mornings. This surprised me because I knew that you shouldn't use a cell phone before bed but I didn't consider how it could affect one's morning or morning routine. I liked the advice in this video because I agree that it is important to have a structured morning routine to ensure that you start the day off right. This also helps you be productive from the minute you wake up.

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How to Create a Morning Routine (and Stick to It Long-Term)

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Time Management is Really Life Management

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Time Management is Really Life Management

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I chose to include this website in my Padlet because it directly relates to my overall theme of time management. It discusses many different skills relating to time management. This article breaks down time management step by step to make it easier for the reader to manage their time, even if they don't know where or how to start. This article fits in with the video I selected because it addresses the step by step process of learning to better manage your time.

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Time is one of life's most valuable possessions, as it is something you can never get back. Subsequently, one of the most essential life skills to master is time management. After all, time management is really life management. Learning how to make every day count for something is the objective. But it takes ridding your life of procrastination and a great deal of self-discipline.

Mastering time management does more than just increase productivity. It can yield important health benefits as well. When time is managed wisely, it minimizes stress and improves the overall quality of your life.

If you often find yourself run down by your daily workload or overwhelmed by the complexity of projects and tasks in your life, it is likely because you have not fully mastered effective time management. As the day flies by, you realize you're behind, or you are on schedule only because you haven't put forth your best effort in hopes of completion.
Related: Busy Is the Enemy of Productive. Which Are You?
Nothing great ever transcends from haste. Cutting corners will eventually catch up to you, and as with anything, quality always beats quantity.

Lay the foundation for effectively managing your time.

Delegating the appropriate amount of time to get adequate sleep, maintain a healthy diet and exercising regularly are all essential elements to improve both focus and concentration. Making the time to create a healthy lifestyle will help improve your efficiency throughout the day, allowing for more time to complete other tasks.

Identify and evaluate how you are currently spending your time.

If you drive to work, how do you pass the time during your commute? If you take a bus or train, how do you spend all those hours a week? How many audiobooks or language tapes could you have completed while in traffic last month? How many books could you read on the train while getting to and from work the next few weeks?

These are the best times throughout your day to incorporate all those little things that you "wished" you had time for. Over time, these habits become a lifestyle, and you will find yourself well ahead of the pack.

Say no to nonessential tasks and prioritize the ones of extreme value.

Consider your goals and look at your schedule before agreeing to take on more work. If a task is time consuming but not necessarily important to the main goal, pass it off or add it to the bottom of the list.
Related: Don't Squash Your Big Goals for the Year by Squandering Time
Dedicate time blocks and limit distractions.

Everyone has a place where they work the most effectively. Some people love to have music in their earbuds, while others need complete silence. Some people can work just as efficiently from their dining table as they can in a library cubicle. Wherever that place is, utilize it. Turn the television off, silence the cell phone, put away the tablet and dedicate complete focus to the task at hand. No responding to texts, no browsing the web.

When you operate your life in a healthy, organized fashion, and are able to execute daily tasks efficiently, stress is reduced, productivity increases and overall satisfaction manifests.

Never hesitate to take a break if needed.

Everyone gets worn out from time to time and piling on more and more tasks leads to stress that will simply derail you from the mission at hand. Take a walk, go to the gym, get some fresh air or take that sick day you've been holding out on. Sometimes all we need is a moment of clarity and solitude to clear our overworked minds and recharge our bodies to give us that next big push.

After all, time management is really life management.
Related: Give Yourself Space to Think

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Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Time is one of life's most valuable possessions, as it is something you can never get back. Subsequently, one of the most essential life skills to master is time management.