TIPS TO USE YOUR TIME

EFFECTIVELY

1
Create the right environment to work. The environment you work in
can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about
a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. Surround yourself
with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and
passionate. These feelings will help you stay on task and be
productive.[1]
 For example, maybe a particular artist inspires you. Invest in a few
prints of their paintings and hang these up on your walls.
 If you can choose a particular space to work, choose a space free of
distractions. Working in front of your television may be a bad idea, but
maybe you can push a desk into the corner of your bedroom and work
there.

2
List your tasks in terms of importance. Before you begin your work
load for the day, prioritize. To-do lists are a great tool, but organize
them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get
done. Group tasks in terms of importance.[2]
 Before making your list, write down categories in terms of important.
For example, tasks labeled "urgent" must be done today. Tasks
labeled "important, but not urgent" are important to do, but can wait.
Tasks with labels like "low-priority" can be put off if necessary.
 List task sunder each category. For example, if you need to finish a
report for work, that would be an urgent task. If you need to begin
another work project, but the deadline is not for another two weeks,
that would be an "important, but not urgent" task. If you would like to
 go for a run after work, but it's not vital, that would be a "low-priority"
task.

3
Do important tasks first. Finishing crucial tasks first thing in the
morning will leave you with a sense of accomplishment. The day will
already feel like a success and a great deal of your stress will be
eliminated. Start off each day by knocking out the most important
tasks on your list.[3]
 For example, if you have five e-mails you need to respond to and a
report that must be proofread, do that as soon as you get into the
office.

4
Keep some work with you at all times. Take advantage of your
downtime by keeping work with you at all times. If you have a few
stray minutes on the bus, use that to read something for school or
work. If you're waiting in line at the grocery store, return some work e-
mails on your phone. If you always have work on you, you can always
be making the most of your time.[4]
 If you're a student, think about investing in some audiobooks or
recording your lectures. While waiting in line or walking to class, you
can listen to material for your courses.

5
Do not multitask. Many people assume multitasking is a great way to
get more done each day and manage time wisely. However, focusing
on multiple tasks at once actually makes you less productive. Things
will take longer to do, as you're not giving anything your full attention.
Focus completely on one task at a time instead. You will get your work
done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time. [5]
 For example, return all your emails. Then, log out of your email
account and move on to another task. Do not worry about your email
for now. If you need to return more emails later in the day, you can do
that after you complete the task at hand.
Productive having positive results
Enthusiastic Having or showing intense and
eager enjoyment, interest, or
approval.
Inspire Create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a
person
Importance The state or fact of being of great
significance or value
Urgent Requiring immediate action or
attention.
Priority The fact or condition of being
regarded or treated as more
important than others.
Distraction A thing that prevents someone from
concentrating on something else.
Downtime Time when one is not working or active
Multitask deal with more than one task at the
same time.