Harvesting Time: Time management tips part 3/3

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🌟Hey, Atlassian fam!

It's Hind from Jaanga, and I’m back with the grand finale of our series "Harvesting Time: Time Management Tips"!

If you haven't read part 1 and 2, make sure to check it out first!

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Having a toolkit of techniques and apps to manage your time is necessary, but getting beyond certain common time management challenges is much more crucial. Once you have identified the real cause, addressing these issues will require a combination of strategic planning and self-awareness.

Depending on the time management challenge, we’ve put in place different strategies to help you deal with:

Procrastination: How to get over it

One of the most common time management problems is procrastination, which is the act of delaying something even when you are well aware of the implications. To overcome it, you must recognize the root cause, which can be unclear objectives, a fear of failing, or a lack of motivation.

Here are some effective strategies to overcome procrastination:

• Make tasks less intimidating: break them into smaller steps

• Set clear deadlines and stick to them

• Use the Pomodoro Technique (read part 1)

• Always start with less complicated tasks

• Visualize your success

Unexpected assignments: How to deal with them

Interruptions… Seriously, who wants to deal with them? Even the most well-planned schedules can be derailed by unexpected tasks, and it causes serious impacts on our time management process. But let’s face it, how often—often, frequently, occasionally—does an unannounced task show up?

Anyway, what’s important is how to deal with this, and we've got you covered with these tried-and-true tactics.:

• Prioritize tasks that are most important and urgent

• Schedule buffer time dedicated to unexpected tasks

• Let your coworkers know when you are (or aren’t) available

• Delegate when possible

• Regularly review your schedule and adjust it as needed

Control your stress

Ineffective time management can lead to stress and burnout. You should prioritize self-care by taking regular breaks, working out, and getting enough sleep in order to handle tension. Don’t forget to set reasonable expectations, to say no when it's necessary, and when you need help, just ask.

Here are some strategies to manage stress:

• Take regular breaks

• Build a supportive network of colleagues

• Practice Kaizen at work

Tips-and-tricks for successful long-term time management

Yes, you heard that right! You can actually achieve long-term time management success. But that would depend on a meticulous and consistent approach. It will also require you to be flexible, devoted to developing good habits, and self-improvement-oriented.

Here are my favorite tips for long-term success in managing time:

Frequent reflection and self-evaluation

• Set a specific time for self-evaluation: Regularly evaluate your time management techniques.

• Regularly review your objectives: Take time to review your schedule and priorities regularly. Assess what's working well and what needs improvement.

• Adapt and refine your practices: Continuously improve your time management techniques using gathered insights.

Continuous Training and Development

• Stay up-to-date: Keep yourself informed about new tools, technologies, and techniques for better time management and self-improvement.

• Ask for feedback: Always ask your colleagues or mentors for feedback to understand their perspectives.

• Accept change: Be flexible to change your tactics based on the evolving needs and situations of your organization or personal life

Develop routines and positive behaviors

• Prioritize small tasks: If a task can be completed quickly, do it immediately rather than adding it to your to-do list.

• Stay consistent: Develop routines for organizing, setting priorities, and carrying out your tasks consistently.

• Limit multitasking: Focus on one task at a time to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Celebrate: Honor and celebrate your achievements to anchor positive time management habits

Assistance and support

• Offer help and support: Be willing to offer assistance to coworkers when they need help with tasks or projects.
• Schedule collaborative work sessions: Make time for collaborative work sessions where you can work together with coworkers on shared tasks or projects.
• Use collaborative tools: Use collaboration tools such as Trello, Confluence, and communication platforms to streamline workflow and facilitate teamwork.

Conclusion

We can better deal with the challenges of our personal and professional lives if we understand time management.
It may not be a simple process, but adopting these ideas and tactics will give you the ability to accomplish your objectives, increase productivity, and live a more balanced life.
Learning time management is an essential investment in your personal and professional success. It's a winner-take!

So get started on time management like a pro right now and check back soon for more advice on improving your worklife.

[Rafael Garcia Tamarit]

Impressive series of articles about time management. A wealth of good advice to be more productive, reduce your stress, and have a bigger sense of personal accomplishment. Simply unbeatable.
Thanks for sharing!

[Hind Kadiri From Jaanga]

@Rafael Garcia Tamarit always happy to share with you! Thanks for the comment

[Atangan_ Mark Anthony V]

Love the tips on Time management

[Hind Kadiri From Jaanga]

@Atangan_ Mark Anthony V Glad you loved them!

[Amanda McCauley]

I 100% agree with breaking things up into smaller bites to make them easier to get through. Thanks for posting this helpful info!

[Hind Kadiri From Jaanga]

@Amanda McCauley It works all the time! You're welcome