While time management apps help us configure and control our schedules, it is still best to exercise time management skills and create a habit out of them. Maximum productivity, after all, is reached when one is able to produce more results in a shorter period of time.
To help you kickstart that habit, here’s a rundown of seven of the most effective tricks and tips to establish better time management!
Manage your day according to your prime time
Our energy levels differ from one another. Not everyone can wake up before 6 A.M. to be the best and most productive versions of themselves. The same goes for the early birds who are most likely to have low energy levels by the time the clock strikes 9 P.M.
To increase productivity, it is recommended that you take advantage of your biological prime time (BPT). Your BPT is the time of the day when your energy level is at its peak. In essence, it is when you feel most alert and productive.
Once you have determined your BPT, organize your day not by time blocks for each activity, but by the amount of energy you will spend on it. For instance, you can work on proposals and reports in the afternoon, if you’re more focused by then than in the morning.
While this technique may not explicitly be about time management, keep in mind that the end goal of time management is productivity. By taking advantage of your BPT, you’ll be able to achieve exactly that.
Take advantage of your downtimes
“I don’t have time for that.”
Whenever I hear this statement, I always do an imaginary headshake. I regard this statement as an excuse. There is always time for everything. It’s just a matter of effective time management, of course.
People tend to forget that downtime can mean extra time to accomplish things. For example, if you’re an early riser and can manage to wake up at least 30 minutes before everyone else in your household, you can use this time to visualize how your day will go.
Identify the most crucial tasks of the day and schedule when you need to accomplish them. You can even do this while showering!
For commuters, maximize your commute time for small tasks, such as checking your e-mail, gathering updates on a project you’re working on, or following up on a client.
You can also turn your lunch break into a working lunch session instead of just having lunch at your desk or outside. This way, you’ll be able to cross off client meetings and lunch on your to-do list at the same time. Who knows, you might even close a deal!
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