Have you had the impression that, with each passing day, it seems that we have less time to carry out our activities? This feeling is common to so many people who do not know how to manage time.
Delegate the tasks
It is very common for most of us to end up doing more tasks than we could (or should). You must have already gone through this and know the stress that it ends up generating in the end. Learn to delegate and understand that in doing so, you are not shirking your responsibilities. In fact, delegating is an important function of those in management or leadership positions. Enjoy and give more responsibility to your subordinates or other people on your team, always respecting your skills and knowledge.
Time management skills
Before the day starts, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention. Remember that less important tasks can be even more time-consuming than tasks that require quick execution / completion. Not to mention that some tasks need to be completed on the same day, while others may wait a little longer. In short: prioritize your tasks and focus on those that matter most.
Avoid procrastination at work
Lately, many articles have been written about the evil of procrastination. And it is not for less, after all it is one of the items that most negatively affect productivity at work and can result in an unnecessary expenditure of time and energy. In general, we procrastinate on the most complicated or least pleasurable tasks.
A tip here is to always think about why a given task is important and what will be its result in the short, medium and long term. In addition, of course, ask for help whenever you feel necessary or divide the task into smaller activities, delegating them (it is not for nothing that the item “delegate tasks” is number 1 on this list). This will help to avoid procrastination
Learn how to schedule work tasks
Whether with an application to manage tasks, a spreadsheet, notebook or a website, make a list of all tasks that come to mind. Make a simple “to-do list” before the day starts, prioritizing tasks (as we talked about earlier) and make sure they are tangible (for example: there’s no point in thinking that you’re going to finish an X activity that day if you know that this will require more time from you).
Avoid emotional stress
Stress occurs when we accept more than we are able to handle or handle in our day. The result of this you may have already experienced: we ended up feeling tired and our mind doesn’t seem to want to work. Here, again, comes the tip number 1 on the list: delegate!
Set goals and deadlines
As soon as you take on a task, set realistic goals and deadline and stick to it.
Avoid doing a thousand things at the same time
OK, we know that most of us feel that doing a thousand things at the same time is synonymous with being able to perform as many tasks as possible, but the truth is that human beings do their activities better when they focus and focus on something once. Multitasking may be sabotaging your productivity.
Start work early
You may have read this somewhere: most successful men and women start their days early. Thus, these people have more time to sit, think and plan the next few hours. Waking up early can leave you calmer, more creative and with a freer mind to think about the day ahead. Studies show that, as the day goes on, the energy level decreases, which affects productivity and, consequently, their performance at work.
Take breaks during work
When you think you’re in a cul-de-sac, or when you look at the various tabs open on your computer and don’t know where else to click, take a break. Go for a coffee, a glass of water, exchange ideas with a colleague or listen to music.
Become more assertive and learn to say no
Perhaps this is the golden rule and should be embraced by everyone. If you are already feeling overwhelmed, know how to politely say “no” by explaining your reasons. Before you go out and pick up any tasks or projects you have on your desk, take a look at your to-do list. There is no point in taking on more responsibilities if you have to put something aside, right?
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