How to Manage Your Time

Inevitably, teachers always seem to have more to do than there are hours in the day. Follow these steps to minimize wasted hours and get some of your personal time back.

Difficulty Level: average      Time Required: 15-30 minutes

 

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Here's How:

1. Make a list of all the things that you need to get done in a given time period (day, week, month, etc.)
2. Realistically approximate the amount of time each task will take to complete.
3. Factor in easily overlooked tasks, such as transportation time and preparation.
4. Eliminate any non-essential items.
5. Prioritize the tasks in order of importance and urgency.
6. Set about accomplishing these tasks as soon as possible, avoiding procrastination.

Tips:

1. Don't feel bad saying "no" to requests for you time that will just add extra stress to your life.
2. Learn from colleagues and web sites to see how others have successfully managed their time.
3. Remember: The basis of effective time management lies in the fact that we cannot accomplish every single thing that we would like to accomplish.

Related Features:

• Making Time for Success
• Subjects: Time Management

i lose so much time during my day on stuff that (in my opinion) is not necessary.  i liked some of the ideas from mindtools.com - i am going to try to implement some in my daily life.  between my job, kids/their activities and freelance work, my days really get away from me fast.

thanks ken....great site to reference.  i need major help in this area.