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Understand how you use time

In an era where everyone is crunched for time, you can benefit by thinking about how you use the time you have. Below is one approach to assess and manage time:

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Think. Think about your perception of time. Avoid the assumption that you will have the time and energy to do everything that fits on a calendar or in a planner. Get into healthy habits of taking time to relax and blocking off parts of your schedule for the things you enjoy most.

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Inventory. Make a log of what you do with your time. Think about what you do that is satisfying and what isn't. Try to understand how your use of time affects your life. Think about the changes you would might make to use the time you have differently.

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Make priorities. Make a written list of everything you want to do. Rank the items on your list by how important they are to you. Estimate how long the important items will take and add the important details to your calendar so you can follow your progress.

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Evaluate. Occassionally revisit your perception of time and review the list of everything you want to do. Remove the things you have finished or no longer want to do. Add the new things you want to do. And always remember the importance of having time to relax.

 


    

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