February is here, which means most of us have already broken our New Year's Resolution. (Let's be honest…it didn't take an entire month. We totally blew it within the first week of January.) Inc. recently released the top ten New Year's Resolutions for 2019 and time management didn't make the chart. This is surprising, considering time plays a very significant role in our lives. Time Management can maximize creativity, productivity, prioritizing, and our overall health.
We've put together a convenient list of time management tips for you…see, you're already saving time by not having to do hours of research!
What is your ultimate goal above all others?
What kind of friend or spouse do you desire to be?
How much more involved do you wish to be in your community?
How can you become the best version of yourself?
After you have created a list, create a plan of action. How you use your time and your future decisions will be driven by goal-setting.
Planning is essential when it comes to time management. Make it a priority by carving out a specific time each morning to create a to-do list. For each item, create a time limit so that you aren't spending the majority of your day on just one task. If creating a physical to-do list isn't your thing, there are multiple apps that can help you with time management: Wunderlist, Anylist, Summit and more.
Sure, multitasking is a nice skill to have but juggling tasks can get risky. Multitasking can divide your attention, hinder your focus, and increase your time spent on trying to achieve important tasks. This can lead to a decline in productivity, prioritizing, and mental clarity. Steve Bradt, a Harvard Staff writer, states that "people spend almost 47% of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they're currently doing". Single-tasking allows you to restructure your focus, save time, increase productivity, and decrease stress. Create a list of your tasks and organize them by priority, helping you decide which one to hone in on first.
Google Calendar will send you alerts straight to your desktop, phone, or smartwatch before your meeting.
Time management can benefit everyone-whether you're a student, a parent, or even the CEO of a large company. At Jonny On It, we know that everyone's time is valuable. Our app was created with convenience and time management in mind. By making time management a priority, you can increase efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.