Our You Ready To Fly The Nest

Time management is a skill that can be used to improve the quality of life. That’s right, I believe that properly managing time can increase your quality of life. However, to accomplish this goal an individual must refine skills that increases their overall productivity. Additionally, individuals can efficiently achieve their educational and career goals by increasing personal productivity. While At the same time provide extra time for family, hobbies, and the personal passions in your life.
Our text, Our You Ready to Fly the Nest (Chambers, 2015) informs us to properly manage our time we must set a schedule. This can be accomplished by first identifying obligated and free time. Obligated time includes things such as class, work, travel, meals, and set hours for sleep. Free time should be used to set designated times to study and have fun. It is important to take breaks in order to stay focused and keep your mind clear of interruptions. Analyzing your time may allow you to find the hours that are not being used productively. On the other hand it could help you realize that you are over booked and there is a need to cut something out of the schedule (Chambers, 2015)
Another good source of information is the article, 11 Ways to Increase Your Productivity (Duffy, 2015) which also documents guidelines to manage time to become
more productive. The article points outs that you should first protect the most productive hours. For many of us those hours are in the morning before lunch, so try not to schedule morning meetings. Use this time to work on projects or research that is important, while avoiding e-mail and social media (Duffy, 2015). Next, create a list of specific task for the week with detailed information, specific goals and dates. An individual should also take the time to review their daily calendar first thing in the morning. This will allow adjustments and prepared you for the most important tasks for the day (Duffy, 2015)
The article continues to inform us that the daily calendar can be also be used as planning guideline.
It can help block out the time it will take to complete a project. It goes on to state working in twenty five minute increments is a good habit to get into. Taking short breaks will help productivity, and protect your eyesight while using today’s technology (Duffy, 2015). When planned task take less time than expected, take time to celebrate the success before moving on to the next project. Finally, make sure you allow the necessary time to get the proper amount of sleep. It is very hard to be efficient when you are sleeping deprived (Duffy,
2015). In conclusion, getting organized allows an individual to complete tasks in a more efficient manner. This increased productivity allows time to take breaks necessary to keep the mind sharp and focused. Staying focused allows an individual to complete tasks in a timely manner. The additional time can then be spent on hobbies, with family or doing whatever you are passionate about. Making time to complete necessary task and still having time to spend on the things you enjoy will ultimately improve your quality of life.