Time Management Tips For Effectively Juggle Between Studies and Work
Time Management Tips For Effectively Juggle Between Studies and Work
To Improve Them
Hanne Keiling
In this article, we discuss nine important time management skills and how you
can improve and showcase your skills during a job search.
1. Organization
Staying organized can help you maintain a clear picture of what you need to
complete and when. Being well-organized might mean maintaining an up-to-
date calendar, being able to locate certain documents easily, having a tidy
environment and taking detailed, diligent notes.
2. Prioritization
Assessing each of your responsibilities for priority is key in being a good time
manager. There are many ways to prioritize what you need to accomplish. You
might decide to complete fast, simple items followed by longer, more involved
ones. Alternatively, you might prioritize your tasks starting with the most time-
sensitive, or a combination of both.
3. Goal-setting
Setting goals is the first step to becoming a good time manager. Goal-setting
allows you to clearly understand your end goal and what exactly you need to
prioritize to accomplish it. Setting both short and long-term goals can lead to
success in your career.
4. Communication
Developing strong communication skills can allow you to make your plans and
goals clear to supervisors and colleagues. It can also allow you to ask questions
when necessary, and communicate challenges in a timely manner so that
everyone stays on track.
5. Planning
A fundamental part of time management is planning. Being efficient in planning
out your day, meetings and how you will accomplish things will help you stick to
your schedule.
6. Delegation
While delegation is most often done by managers, you can also practice
delegating tasks if you are managing a project. While it can often be difficult to
say “no” when someone asks you to do something at work, it's important to
practice having boundaries to manage your time well and ultimately accomplish
your goals.
7. Stress management
When practicing good time management, you should also be attentive to your
mental health. Handling stress in a positive way can help you stay motivated
and perform well when going through your schedule. You might do this by
including small breaks throughout your day, or by rewarding yourself in small
ways as you accomplish tasks.
8. Problem-solving
Strong problem-solving skills will help you overcome challenges and keep
projects moving forward and on schedule. Problem-solving will also help team
members to stay on the same page with each other.
9. Note-taking
Taking notes and keeping documents up to date are important when managing
time and tasks. Following outdated guidelines, for instance, could slow you
down or cause you to have to redo some of your work.
Setting time aside to complete the most important tasks on your list is
important for managing your time. You might consider blocking off certain
brackets of time on your calendar on a regular basis so you are guaranteed to
have time in your schedule without distractions or meetings. You should also
consider whether or not attending certain meetings is beneficial. If you feel you
will not add value or contribute in any certain way, you should feel empowered
to decline certain meetings. If you do this, use discretion and be polite–you
might consider sending the meeting owner an email letting them know why you
have declined.
Prioritization is a difficult skill but gets easier with practice. You can practice
prioritization by making to-do lists. Writing or typing out everything you need to
get done can help you physically prioritize the tasks that are most urgent or
easy to get out of the way. If you need help, you might consider asking your
manager or a colleague who is good at prioritizing how they would complete
work. Understanding due dates and how the task affects others and business
goals can help you to get certain things done ahead of others. If you are still
unable to meet the due date, you might be able to ask for a deadline
extension on a task.
Improving time management skills can help you be a better worker and have
the ability to focus fully as you go about your day. You can be a better time
manager by being organized, setting goals and prioritizing your to-do list.
One way to manage your time is to learn that it's okay to say no to some
requests at work. If you're trying to meet a tight deadline, for example, it might
be impossible to complete your work on time if you agree to take on work that
isn't a priority. Colleagues will understand if you can't help out on a project if
you have a tight deadline to meet.
5. Don't procrastinate