Leisure
Time management tips and
tricks
By PreSha Barnes
W
e often wish that we had
more time. No matter
how hard we try to juggle
our daily tasks, time gets
away from us. As educators, our time
is valuable and having constructive
ways of managing our time helps us
to be more efficient in aligning our
professional and personal duties. Here
are some of the tried and tested things
that I use to simplify my life, I hope they
help you too.
Stop Procrastinating
Sometimes it is very easy for us to
put off tasks for a later date or time.
Eliminate the things that distract from
getting things done. This could save
us from the unnecessary stress. One of
the easiest ways to effectively manage
our time is to stop procrastinating. It
may sound easy enough but we all
know it is not easy to do. Prioritize
and compartmentalize. Do I need to
watch the marathon of my favourite TV
show instead of taking care of chores
around the home? Of course it would
feel better to watch our favourite TV
show. Clearly identifying our needs
as opposed to what we want and
following through on the things that
we need, can lead to effective time
management. This is a painful but
necessary step in gaining control over
your time.
Make a List
Make an old-fashioned ‘to do’ list.
Whether you prefer post-it notes, an
agenda, or a small notebook, use it
to list the things that