Time Management : Set Priorities to Get the Right Things Done

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ORGANIZE YOUR TIME

that can be anticipated should never push the
agenda off track. A good scheduler always has a
Plan B. Creating a schedule that anticipates all
possible snafus is critical.


Setting Up a Sound Schedule
The fi rst step to creating a sound schedule is
assessing your to-do list. If you’ve ranked the
items on your to-do list according to their
priority, then you’ll have a clear idea of what tasks
absolutely need to get done in any given week. At
the beginning of the week, take a look at your to-
do list and estimate how long it will take you to
complete each task. If you aren’t good at fi guring


Do assess your to-do list according
to priority.
Do become aware of how much
time you need to complete certain
tasks. This will help you better
manage the time that you have.
Don’t try to get it all done in one
day; instead, spread specific tasks
over the course of a week.
Do schedule time for thinking—a
vital part of getting the work done.
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