Top 5 Time Management Tips for the Woman That Does It All
While I was in school, one of the questions I got quite a bit was "How do you do it all!?" So, I thought I'd share my top 5 time management tips.
1. Schedule everything
At orientation for nursing school, they had someone speak about how every hour of our life needed to be scheduled. They gave us a sheet and showed us how to color code our day so we knew what we were doing at all times. At the time, I thought they were crazy, but now I'm totally for it. There have been times I didn't need to do this and was able to keep track of it in my head but it calms me down to pull out my planner and map out my days so I know what is going on.
2. To Do Lists
I make lists all the time. I usually make them for multiple days at a time and at the start of each semester, I made a list of all assignments and their due dates. It's satisfying to be able to mark it off and it helps me keep track of all tasks, even small ones.
3. Keep It Stocked
This one is mostly blog related but there were semesters that I didn't write a blog post at all and you're probably about ready to go through my archives and find out when. It'll be hard to tell because I still had posts scheduled. I'd spend my Christmas break/Spring break/whatever brainstorming and writing blog posts. Then I'd schedule them out. When I'd start to run out, I'd post three times a week, but I always had something up. This also helps just to keep from getting burned out because I only wrote when I was relaxed and it was fun.
I've also known women that will cook a week's worth of meals on Sunday and freeze them so that making meals throughout the week was a breeze!
4. Prioritize
This is a must for everyone! There were many days when I'd have to decide that the house could be a wreck and me and Cody could eat Wendy's because I had a test coming up and had to study. Even though I like a clean house, it just wasn't the most important thing at the time.
5. Make Time for Fun
There are times when having fun IS the priority. You have to make time to relax or spend time with loved ones, even if you do have something big coming up, just make sure to get your obligations taken care of before their deadlines!
What is your top time management tip?
10 comments:
You make it seem so easy... it seems the less I have to do though - the worse I am at being productive and managing effectively. Maybe its the whole... I have all day or whatnot to get it done.
Deciding on your priorities and scheduling things out are very important!
The Random Writings of Rachel
It's amazing at how much more I get done when I don't have electronics turned on. Getting away from the TV and computer makes me manage my time much better!
To do lists are definitely key! I use them for everything, and they make you feel so accomplished when you can cross something off! (Okay and I am neurotic and create a fresh new one once like 2 things are crossed off, but it feels good!).
To do lists are my best friend. They help me so much and help keep me on task.
Great advice :) I am definitely going to keep these in mind!
I prefer to be busy as opposed to bored but after my post today, I definitely needed these reminders. Thanks!
I do all five of these and they really do work! I plan out every single day and put it in my phone! I also make lists for everything! I'm constantly adding stuff to my lists too! Planning my days and making lists are the best ways for me keep up with work, the blog, being a wife and meeting my husband's needs, keeping up with our dog and keeping up with family far away! Glad to know I'm not the only one that makes a ton of lists! :)
-Katie
I could really use these tips! Thanks for sharing.
As a women, one challenge we don't often discuss is finding the time to stay on top of the many tasks required to keep our home and families organized and on schedule.
With good time management it will be possible to balance your work, reduce stress and increase productivity. I would suggest to try some good time recording software to manage your regular schedule more effectively.
Recently, I have come across one such time management software from Replicon, Here's the link ( http://www.replicon.com/olp/online-time-recording-software.aspx ) Hope it helps you!
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