Week Two of Social Distancing and Time Management; How's it Working for You?

I once heard someone say that it takes 21 days to make a habit, well I am not sure if that is true or not. However, we are on day 8 of our new normal. How is it going for you? I have had a parent say they allow their children to work through work packets and online learning as they please allowing them time to explore and the parent to effectively to get things done. Simultaneously, this parent, workers from home, cooks, cleans, and goes over school work with the kids. I had another parent say, they try to keep the day normal and very similar to their regular day schedule. They get up at the same time they did in the mornings when they were physically going to school. Then they do school work with a build-in lunch break and free time (recess) just like school. This parent stated that it was easier for the family and it allowed time for her to work from home while the kids were doing school work. Which ever way works best for you below are some tips that can assist you with working on time management.

 

·         Identify what is most important

·         Use an organizer or planner

o    Plan out your day the day before

·         Use time wisely

(use a timer and stick to it)

·         Create a To DO list

o    Block out times for various task

o    Be intentional

·         Prioritize

·         Identify and eliminate things that distract or keep you from reaching your goal

·         STOP procrastinating

·         Know that you do not have to be a “YES” person, you can kindly say no

·         Delegate when necessary

·         Check off completed task as you go

§  This will give you a sense of gratification and accomplishment

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What do you do to achieve your goals, be it goals at work, school, or at home? Please share in the comment section below! 

I want to leave you with this thought, It is currently Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 11:19 am. Time is something you can never get back. Never again will you see this date and time. You may see next Wednesday April 1, 2020 at 11:19 am, or even March 25, 2021 at 11:19 am. However, you'll never be able to see this exact date and time again. Use the time you have doing what you can, the best you can, with the ones you can.

Thank you for reading!