5 Strategies for Smarter Time Management

Ever get the feeling that there’s never enough time in the day? 

Me too…

Time is the most limited resource so no wonder we squander it and waste hours just because we don’t know how to manage it properly.

Which is why in this week’s email I’m sharing 5 techniques you can use to more effectively manage your time:

1. Prioritize Like a Pro: 

Start your day by identifying your top three tasks. These are your non-negotiables. Everything else can wait. Get these 3 tasks done first before doing anything else because these are the tasks that will actually move the needle forward. Even if you don’t do anything else for the rest of the day, if you’ve done these 3 you’re good.

2. Time Blocking: 

Schedule your day in blocks dedicated to specific tasks or types of work. This helps you stay focused and prevents the dreaded task-switching that eats up precious time. You need to have a dedicated time for specific types of tasks as well as maybe social media, replying to messages and emails, etc. Schedule these into your day rather than just reacting on a new notification. If you know you’ll eventually get to your emails or messages you can focus a lot better on the task at hand.

3. Batch Work: 

Something similar to time blocking except you batch types of work together by day. For example on Mondays you do all the writing and scripting related tasks, on Tuesday you do all the recording related tasks, on Wednesdays you do all the team meetings and managerial tasks, etc. So each day essentially has a theme for the type of work that needs to get done.

4. Say No to Multitasking: 

Multi-tasking might feel productive because you’re doing a lot of things all at once, but it's actually a productivity killer. You can do anything but not everything. Focus on one task at a time, you'll get things done faster and better.

5. Reflect and Adjust: 

End your day with a quick review. What worked, what didn’t, and what needs to change for tomorrow? Use simple prompts like these to tweak your approach for even better results and focus tomorrow.

Remember, it's not about cramming more into your day, it's about getting more out of your day by doing what matters most. You will never get today back, so plan accordingly and manage your time wisely.

Thanks for reading
Chris