Time management is the process of organizing your time and deciding how to allocate your time between different activities. Good time management is about working smart (to get more done in less time) and working hard (working more, more time to do more work).
Effective time management can lead to productive work, even under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. On the other hand, not managing your time effectively can lead to inefficient performance and increased stress and anxiety.
Benefits of Time Management
Time management can bring huge benefits such as
. Increased Productivity
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More efficient
. Better professional reputation
. Reduce stress
. Better opportunities for career development
. More likely to achieve goals
Not managing time effectively can lead to bad consequences, for example:
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Missed deadlines
. Inefficient work
. Unsatisfactory quality of work
. Bad professional reputation
. Stop Career
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increased stress and anxiety
characteristics of effective time managers
some characteristics of effective time managers are
• they start projects early they set daily goals
. They modify plans as needed to achieve better results
• They are flexible and open-minded
. If their help is needed, they will let people know in advance on
. They know how to say no
. They break tasks down into steps
with specific deadlines.
They keep reviewing long term goals
. They will consider alternative solutions
if necessary. They ask for help when they need it They make a backup plan
Effective time management skills
You can manage your time better by practicing some time management skills. Here are some helpful tips:
Plan your day and plan for breakdowns. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to make sure your schedule is in your plans and schedule interruptions
When you absolutely have to do a certain job, put up a do not disturb sign
to let you know everyone’s conclusions remain silent. Practice ignoring ringtones, not responding to chat messages, not logging out of social media sites
Delegate your work.
Not only will it help you get your work done faster, but it will also show you the unique skills and abilities of those around you
Stop procrastinating. Remember that procrastination usually comes from fear of failure or the belief that you can’t do things as perfectly as you want them to.
• Prioritization. List each task that needs to be done in order of urgency or importance. Then focus on completing each task one at a time
Documenting your work activities.
Analyze logs to help you understand your productivity and the time you waste each day
Create time management goals to reduce wasted time.
Tip
. Always finish the most important tasks first
. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a day
. Start your day early
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Don’t waste too much time on small, unimportant details.
. set time limits for each task you undertake
. give yourself time to relax between tasks
managing anger
anger management is
1. learn to recognize the signs that you or others are angry
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Take the best steps to calm the situation in a positive way Anger management does not mean
suppressing anger.
The Importance of Anger Management
Anger is a perfectly normal human emotion In fact, anger can be considered a healthy emotion when managed properly. However, if left unchecked, anger can cause us to behave inappropriately and cause us to say or do things that we are likely to regret later.
Extreme anger can:
harm your body: it can cause heart disease, diabetes, weakened immune system, insomnia and high blood pressure
harm your mind: it can affect your way of thinking and cause stress, depression and mental health problems.
Hurts your career: It can alienate you from co-workers, bosses, clients and lead to loss of respect.
Hurt your relationships: It makes it hard for your family and friends to trust you, be honest with you, and feel comfortable around you.
This is why anger management or proper anger management is so important. calm angry emotion. Try this simple breathing exercise
. Breathe deeply through your diaphragm (not your chest)
. Visualize your breath coming out of your stomach
. Keep repeating soothing words like “relax” or “calm down “ (remember to take a deep breath as you repeat the word)
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Visualize a moment of relaxation (this can come from your memory or your imagination)
Follow this relaxation technique every day, especially when you realize that you are starting to get angry.
Strategy 2: Cognitive Restructuring
Cognitive Restructuring means changing the way you think Anger makes you curse, curse, exaggerate and act very dramatically. When this happens, force yourself to replace angry thoughts with more logical thoughts. For example, instead of thinking “it’s all over,” change your mindset and tell yourself that it’s not the end of the world and that getting angry won’t solve the problem.
Strategy 3: Problem Solving
Getting angry and out of control about a problem you have is a perfectly natural reaction. Sometimes trying your best may not solve the difficulties you are facing. In this case, stop focusing on solving the problem and instead focus on treating and solving it.
Remember that you’ll do your best to handle the situation, but you won’t blame yourself if you don’t get the solution you want.
Strategy 4: Better Communication
When you’re angry, it’s easy to draw inaccurate conclusions. In this situation, you have to force yourself to stop reacting and to really think about what you want to say before you say it. Avoid saying the first words that cross your mind. Force yourself to listen carefully to what the other person is saying.
Then think about the conversation before you respond.
STRATEGY 5: CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS
If you find that your surroundings are the cause of your anger, try moving away from them. Actively decide to schedule personal time for yourself, especially on very busy and stressful days. Even a short period of quiet or alone time is sure to help calm you down.
Anger management tips
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The following tips will help you control your anger
. Take time to collect your thoughts before expressing yourself in anger.
. Once calm, express the reason for your anger in a confident but non-confrontational manner
. Do some form of physical activity, such as running or brisk walking, when you feel angry.
Make short breaks part of your routine, especially on stressful days. Focus on how to solve the problem that makes you angry instead of focusing on the fact that the problem makes you angry.
Stress Management
We say we are “stressed” when we feel overwhelmed and unsure if we are capable of handling the stress placed upon us. Anything that challenges or threatens our well-being can be defined as stress. It is important to note that stress can be both good and bad.
While good stress keeps us going, negative stress can wreak havoc on our physical and mental health. This is why it is so important to manage negative stress effectively.
Causes of stress
Stress can be caused by internal and external factors.
Internal causes of stress:
. Ongoing concerns
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Rigid thinking
. Unrealistic expectations
. Pessimism
. Negative self-talk
. Total or total attitude
External causes of stress:
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Major life changes
. Relationship issues
. Too many
. Questions about work or school
. Financial questions
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Worrying about your child and/or your family
Symptoms of stress
Stress can manifest itself in many ways. See Cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms
Stress symptoms
Cognitive symptoms Emotional symptoms
. Memory problems
. Concentration issues
. Poor judgment
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Pessimism
. Anxiety
. Continuing to worry about
. Depression
. Excited
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Angry
. Lonely
. Anxiety
. Anger
Physical symptoms Behavioral symptoms
. Pain
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Diarrhea or constipation
. Nausea
. Dizziness
. Chest pain and/or rapid heartbeat
. Frequent cold or flu feeling
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Increased or decreased appetite
. Sleeping too much or not sleeping enough
. Withdrawal company
. Ignoring responsibility
. Drinking or smoking
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Nervous habits such as nail biting, walking, etc.
