What are some effective time management techniques for personal wellness?

One thing I found useful was to reassess your goals as they may change with juggling priorities and preferences. This can be done on a monthly or bimonthly basis.

SMART is a mindset and a concept that you can use to elvate any task or process. To enrich your personal wellnes is you need to have SMART goal; ?? S- Specific - to keep you focused on your steps ?? M-Measurable - to make it easier to monitor and control your actions ?? A- Achievable - Challenging but yet achievable to keep you motivated ?? R- Realistic - to be controlled and evaluated easily ?? T- Time framed - So it creates a road map along the way and its the best control tool.

Time management is organizing and prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and well-being. It can boost productivity, lower stress, and improve life quality. Some techniques are: Write down tasks and check them off. Set priorities using a time matrix. Turn off distractions and work in a quiet place. Use the Pomodoro technique of 25-minute work intervals and 5-minute breaks. Take brain breaks to relax and refresh your mind. Schedule work around your peak hours. Make time for physical activity to enhance health and mood. Be patient, flexible, and measure your progress.

Whenever you have something important to do, use this format: I will do [TASK] at [TIME FRAME] in [LOCATION]. Treat it like a meeting and add it to your calendar. Example: I will ANSWER EMAILS from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM every weekday at MY DESK.

I personally am not someone who would typically set 'SMART Goals', to me, there is too much limitation & in my professions there are too many things outside of my control that I can only influence & not actually take full control of. My approach differs here (this is also not to say SMART Goals aren't good, but for me I have another way) Process goals, these are short term based attributes that help you get closer to your big goal. For example, a process goal for today could be, have good posture in my meeting. Now although this is not directly addressing a long term goal, which may be, lets say, be a millionaire, working on small daily process goals are much more flexible & help leave no stone unturned.

Schedule and organize your day ahead, Start with your morning routine then review your calendar and create your To Do list. Have time slots for the recurring daily or weekly tasks on your calendar. Put time slots or windows for emails, meetings, requests and work tasks. Take phone calls during committing to and back from work. Use the digital wellbeing controls on your phone to restrict app time. Always keep Focused and avoid distraction or wasting your valuable time. Fix a time slot for exercise and mental wellbeing.

Journalling & planning for the next day is very important. I would also add to this 'Plan your day' multiple other things, when doing so, to make sure your day tomorrow is the best it can be. Journalling should help with self awareness, structure & alignment with your vision. The other things of which I would reccomend doing before you go to bed, or when ever you decide to plan your coming day, is - Reflect on your day - Reflect on your daily principles - Reflect on your habits - Reflect on your alignment with your morals - Plan your day on a schedule basis - Set Process Goals for all Facets of your life - To Do List - Reflection of the Characteristics you pride yourself on Helping you be better off for today & better off for tomorrow

By embracing time management, you transform your day into a well-organized composition, balancing responsibilities and personal pursuits. It's not just about ticking off a to-do list; it's crafting a rhythm that optimizes productivity and allows for moments of fulfillment.

To plan your day effectively, set aside time each morning or evening to break down your tasks into manageable chunks, then prioritize important tasks. This could help avoid that being overwhelmed feeling. Use a planner, I use to-do list apps, or any method that works for you to help plan your day, your week accordingly.

Prior planning is a great way to ensure maximal output from a work day. It creates a clear picture of what you expect to achieve, but also what your colleagues and teams can expect of you. How many times do you find a task gets put off because you have to pivot to another task that a colleague requires assistance with? Of course, we should remain open and collaborative, but by allocating our time effectively and making sure we set time aside for OUR priorities we can prevent task hopping which leads to a drain on attentional cognitive resources.

"Priority Matrix" is a sorting and organizing tool for your tasks to optimize time management. When you optimise your time, you will have more room for your personal wellness. You must assess all tasks on two factor; Urgency and Importance. Then sort them into four groups, - Urgent -Important (DO it Now) - Urgent - Not Important (Schedule it) - Not Urgent - Important (Delegate) - Not Urgent - Not Important (Eliminate) The first two must be done by yourself then the third category can be done through asking someone to do it for you or use a service to get it done. The matrix provide focus and motivation to finish the important tasks first.

Prioritizing tasks is an essential skill that everyone should develop. It involves identifying what needs to be done, determining which tasks are most important, and allocating time and resources accordingly. Being able to say "no" when necessary because taking on additional tasks will lead to overcommitment and decreased productivity.

We are all individuals, so creating a rule for everyone has some fault. Time pressure can work in multiple ways. Finding how you work & what is best for you is key here. Some people, prefer to start their day off early & get all the difficult things done first, so they can relax the rest of the day. Some people, will be more efficient, if they look at the clock & realise they must complete all their tasks before x time & all of a sudden, they must be extremely productive. Neither is right or wrong & quite often both examples will complete the same amount of tasks. There are many other variables here, but the main thing to emphasise is, is that, you must find out how you work best & adjust from there.

Limiting yourself from distractions is a must, even if you are able to control them, taking pride in doing things that are difficult, is a good thing. Being aware of where your focus & energy goes, then assessing where you get the highest ROI, will quickly start to filter out distractions. Limiting or fully avoiding them in general is not a bad thing. Humans are very adaptive & when we do something once, we're more likely to do it again. Having the awareness of where your energy should go, will help you take action on limiting the distractions.

There are lots of practices for creating scenarios that reflect future events in time management. First identify the objective of the scenario and the desired outcome. Next, define the context and constraints of the scenario, such as time frame, resources, and the challenges. Provide choices and consequences that reflect the impact of the learners’ decisions on the scenario outcome. Use feedback and reflection to reinforce the learning point and encourage self-evaluation.

I would advise you to learn when to Say Yes and When to say No. You must assess the tasks, requests, commitments, etc. and check their impact on you. Learning to say Yes and No makes you lead your time management and support objective judgment on tasks.

By saying no when necessary, we're not just preserving our time; we're empowering ourself to invest in activities aligned with our goals and values. It's a key skill in navigating the balance between being helpful and safeguarding our own well-being, ensuring that our commitments align with our capacity for meaningful contribution.

I understand we often want to present ourselves in the best way possible; however, that also includes knowing when and how to say no. You can’t do everything, no matter how much you want to. Every task throughout the day, big or small, takes energy. If you’re expending all of your energy on things for others, how can you expect to have the energy to replenish yourself? A lot of my clients experiencing burnout express this exact challenge. To prevent burning yourself out, recognize your limits and enforce boundaries. This helps you dedicate more time and energy to complete tasks well and efficiently, rather than rushing to complete half-hearted work.

For university and college teachers, work out a schedule for yourselves that restricts grading to certain time periods of your work week. As a composition prof for 33 years, it took me too long to figure out how to restrict me revisions suggestions to one encouragement and one main revision that will elevate their paper. Check EBSCO for my “How to grade less and have a life”. By the way i had a baby and was a single mother through half of my career so don’t dismiss this advice

Seeking help, assistance or another perspective is very important. If you are always in your own tunnel vision, then you are restricted to finding a better way. Now, being in your own tunnel vision isn't always a bad thing, as it gives you the accountability you need. Your results will always be your fault. But having a level or awareness, to know that you may not be doing all things right & when you come to a dead end, seeking help or learning another way of doing x,y or z, is not a hit to the ego, but an opportunity to level up the things your trying to get better at anyways

Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. It's a recognition that collaboration and shared knowledge can lead to better outcomes. it's a proactive step toward efficiency and growth. It's a testament to the understanding that success is often a collective effort, and seeking help is a wise investment in progress.

It's okay to not have all the answers and to ask for assistance when necessary. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether it's asking for help from a friend, or a team member, there is no shame in admitting that you need help. Personally, It takes courage to recognize when you need support and to take action to get it.

Hiring a Personal Assistance (PA), Was one of my career goals to support my administrative work, make reminders, fill on my schedule and take note or thoughts. Then technology brought it to my desk through my phone. Just you need to say "Hey Siri" for team IOS or "Hey Google" for team Android. Go watch videos on the feature of your virtual personal assistant now and integrate it to your daily routine.

In my experience a well disciplined meditation practice and starting your day slowly so that you can ramp up the energy throughout the day is how I’ve been able to cultivate a good sense of wellness in my decision making and bringing a great attitude and internal wellness that carries forward into my work.

In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, taking time for mindfulness and self-care can be incredibly beneficial for your overall well-being. Focusing on your thoughts and feelings without judgment can help reduce stress and improve concentration. The self-care, is caring for your physical, emotional, and mental health. Make it a regular part of your routine on getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, & exercising regularly.

Habit stack where you can! Maybe you can walk while taking a business call? Do some non-strenuous exercises while getting work done? Or in between tasks? Set a pomodoro timer and every break take a quick lap around the house while you grab a drink of water?