INTRODUCTION
In such a fast-paced world, everyone is involved with multiple things simultaneously. The work pressure is insane, so are the nearing deadlines. Instead of cribbing about the increasing workload or getting tensed, one should be able to analyze his/her needs and distribute time accordingly. In this article, we are going to talk about the importance of time management as well as different ways to do it.
Why should we learn time management?
Students really have a lot on their plates. They need to attend school/college, finish up their homework, work on projects, explore their hobbies and interests and lots more. There are times when they have so many deadlines to fulfil, they create a complete chaos and mess up everything. Time management is an important skill that needs to be learnt by them to be able to overcome the last moment panic and better organize their lives. It helps them become more confident of their work and themselves. They are aware of their surroundings and feel prepared every time. They can overcome procrastination and excel at their studies by being well-organized. It keeps them on track and reduces the stress which is very common in students these days.
How to manage time efficiently?
Before learning any subject in the course, students should first learn how to prioritize their work. They must be made aware of the necessary tasks that need more time and attention than others. They should not take up any task that comes their way and learn to deny any work that they know they will not be able to finish off in time. To manage projects and activities in school, students must strictly follow a schedule to keep tracks of the completed and pending tasks. They must record the tasks/to-dos in an agenda that helps them remember the task they have to complete. While working, any kind of distractions must be avoided. Their work time must be phone and television free. They should also learn how to plan and organize their tasks. Breaking down a huge project into smaller chunks so that the workload gets reduced is very important to manage time effectively.
A very common habit of students is that they start working on multiple things together and end up messing each of them. It is important to work on one task at a time so that everything gets completed smoothly. Staying healthy and sleeping well helps in managing time efficiently. It keeps our mind relaxed and helps us think better. A fit body equals a fitter mind. Sleeping early at night and waking up early keeps us fresh throughout the day so that we can work easily. In any study schedule, breaks have different importance altogether. Instead of sitting for long hours and mugging up everything that comes our way, we must study in shorter schedules with breaks between each of them. A 10-15 minutes break helps the mind relax and retain information very well.
All in all, it is very important to learn efficient time management to succeed in life and become better at whatever we do. These tips would definitely help anyone who is struggling with work pressure and unable to solve it.
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