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Time Management


I will not say I am an expert by any means, and I know that there are only so many things you can complete in a day. I do feel confident that I have my grasp on my time management though.  I have been successful in my job as an Operations Assistant and Project Administrator because I follow a few tricks that seem to make sure that my tasks are done.  
1.       I write everything down!
·         I write down things I have done and things I need to do.  That way I don’t forget about what tasks need to be completed and I have all the info there.  There are things I write in my planner (either work or home) and somethings I keep on my Outlook/Apple calendar. It depends on which one is best suited and who I am looking to remind. 
2.       I always do the thing I hate the most first.
·         There is nothing worse than sitting on something I don’t want to do and thinking about it, if I do it first, then I get it out of the way and I don’t have to dwell on it. I have found if I do it early, I have a little more energy and I get it done quickly!
3.       I make a game out of it.
·         I get to cross things off my list and feel good about getting things done. I have mentioned before how I like to check things off my list.  This makes me very happy.
4.       I take the time for things I want to do.
·         I will reward myself with the fun tasks.  I leave them for the time I need a “happy” thing to think of.
5.       If it is an option, delegate.
·         Delegation is a great tool! Don’t feel like you need to complete everything on your own.  Make sure there is a clear expectation for the person you delegated to, but make sure that you feel confident that it will be completed. Then, let it go! You can relax because it will be done.




Now, there are things that take priority to another task, which more than likely you are aware of them. I have learned that it is important to ask when something needs to be completed or if it is a priority, we all know that sometimes people don’t think about telling you what is important to them. Getting those done in the timeline requested is important. Tasks that has multiple steps, I work backwards; what is the due date and then plan what you need to do to get it done.  
I will admit, I have issues at home with the tasks I need to complete there, hence my basement is a mess and I still have unpacked boxes in the office.  So sometimes you get so overdone with lists that you need to let some things go.  It seems like our priority at home is family time and making sure that we connect together, so we go on adventures.

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