If you want to be productive every day then working wisely is the only way to reach the height of success. Working harder only will not help to achieve the goal. Like Carl Barks said:“Work smarter, not harder”. If you want to work by dividing what to do in which time then these time management tips might come handy.

1. Make a list

The first thing to do for time management is to make the list of the things to be done. Doing only this doesn’t help anything but we should be able to use that. Setting up the remainder in the device like phone and computer helps to maintain and organize the task. The most important thing is to complete the task in time. Prioritizing the plan according to needs is necessary.

2. Prioritize Work

Before starting the day, listing the task that needs immediate attention so that unimportant tasks don’t consume the time. Completing the important task on the same day and another task the next day will be beneficial.

3. Avoid Procrastination

Procrastinating is the one thing that adversely affects the productivity. It will result in wastage of time and energy. It can cause the major problem in personal life and the carrier. Therefore, it should be strictly avoided.

4. Schedule Tasks

Make a simple “To Do” list before starting the day and prioritize the task and make sure that can be completed within that day. Making a list of personal, home and work lists are also essential.

5. Avoid Stress

We get stressed when we try to do more work than we can do. As a result, we will feel tired and result in less productivity. Separate time for yourself for relaxation also.

6. Set up Deadlines

There is no point in setting the deadline and then pushing them further, you should give your best and stick with it. Setting deadline few days before the task helps to complete in time. Challenge yourself and meet the deadline and reward yourself for completing the difficult task in time.

7. Avoid Multitasking

Yes, Multitasking can be useful sometimes but it won’t be effective most of the time. It is better to focus and concentrate on one thing at a time. Multitasking might hamper in the productivity and we’ll lose our valuable time also.

8. Start Early

Always start early, this is the one thing in successful person in common because when we start our day early, we’ll have time to think and plan about the day. Getting up early in the morning make us more calm, creative and helps to clear our mind. As the day passes, our energy level gets low and this will definitely hamper in the productivity and we’ll be unable to perform well.

9. Take Some Breaks

No person can work continuously and if done so then it will result in stressing the mind and body. Taking a quick break of 10-15 min during work whenever we can helps in controlling the stress. Spending time with family and friends taking the break from the work will be refreshing.

10. Learn to say No

Some people have a tendency to accept each and every work from other forgetting about their own task. Politely refusing to accept those task helps to complete your own task. If it had to be accepted, then make sure that you check the “To Do” list before confirming.