We may have “sprung forward” with the clocks this weekend but unless you’re a farmer, that extra hour of daylight isn’t doing much for your workload. What about the rest of us that feel like there’s simply not enough time in the day to get all of our work done and have a life? Here are some expert tips that might help:
● Create A Schedule That Serves Your Goals. Most of your “time anxiety” extends from the belief that you’re not using the time you do have in the best way possible. To tackle issues, you’ve got to sit down and really think about your schedule and make sure it fills your days with energy and meaning. This means making time for the things that are important to you like going to the gym and connecting with friends.
● Eliminate Distractions. How much time are you spending on social media when you should be getting work done? Studies have found the average American logs over two hours a day checking their social feeds. Combine this with having to sift through countless emails and it’s no wonder why people feel like they’re never getting enough done. Cut down on as much unnecessary screen time as you can.
● Don’t Try To Do It All. Take a good hard look at your workload. Is it ambitious or downright unrealistic? Here’s where delegating comes in. If you feel like you’re always buried underneath a pile of work, ask coworkers for help, ask your boss to spread the work around better, and learn how to say “no.”
HT: Fast Company