{"id":25688,"date":"2021-06-25T00:08:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T00:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/?p=25688"},"modified":"2021-06-23T15:12:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T15:12:20","slug":"mastering-time-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Easy and actionable tips for mastering time management at work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having good time management enables you to keep better track of your time and complete more tasks in a shorter time, leading to career success and lower stress.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re struggling with time management at work, check out these easy and actionable tips you can use to better manage your time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Set_%E2%80%98SMART_goals\" title=\"Set &#8216;SMART&#8217; goals\">Set &#8216;SMART&#8217; goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Set_a_time_limit_to_complete_each_task\" title=\"Set a time limit to complete each task\">Set a time limit to complete each task<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Identify_time-wasters_and_eliminate_them\" title=\"Identify time-wasters and eliminate them\">Identify time-wasters and eliminate them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Use_time_management_tools\" title=\"Use time management tools\">Use time management tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Resist_the_urge_to_multi-task\" title=\"Resist the urge to multi-task\">Resist the urge to multi-task<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Dont_waste_time_waiting\" title=\"Don\u2019t waste time waiting\">Don\u2019t waste time waiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Take_small_regular_breaks\" title=\"Take small, regular breaks\">Take small, regular breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Group_similar_tasks_together\" title=\"Group similar tasks together\">Group similar tasks together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/mastering-time-management\/#Learn_how_to_delegate_or_outsource\" title=\"Learn how to delegate or outsource\">Learn how to delegate or outsource<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_%E2%80%98SMART_goals\"><\/span><b>Set &#8216;SMART&#8217; goals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25711 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"typewriter \" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/LNzuOK1GxRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting vague, ambiguous goals won\u2019t do you any favours. Specific goals on the other hand, provide you with a sense of direction and motivation that helps with your time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you need to set &#8216;SMART&#8217; goals. Essentially, this means that the goals should be: <\/span><b>S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pecific, <\/span><b>M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easurable, <\/span><b>A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chievable, <\/span><b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ealistic, and <\/span><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">imely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_a_time_limit_to_complete_each_task\"><\/span><b>Set a time limit to complete each task<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-chesser-rCOWMC8qf8A-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25709 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Person toggling with smart watch\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rCOWMC8qf8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a time limit helps you to stay focused on the task, making you more efficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, planning the amount of time required for each task allows you to identify any potential problems before they take place, giving you buffer time to deal with them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, a time limit adds a sense of urgency that\u2019ll help you concentrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_time-wasters_and_eliminate_them\"><\/span><b>Identify time-wasters and eliminate them<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/adolfo-felix-Yi9-QIObQ1o-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25707 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"person writing down notes\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Yi9-QIObQ1o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us fall prey to time-wasters <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 tasks <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that cause us to spend unnecessary time on them, reducing productivity and efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying them allows you to take corrective steps to avoid and eliminate these activities, allowing you to have better time management and thus leaving a profound effect on your productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top time-wasters you should take stay clear of include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking your emails constantly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindless browsing of social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-tasking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatting with colleagues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_time_management_tools\"><\/span><b>Use time management tools<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paico-oficial-517KplAO_OE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25705 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Paper planner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/517KplAO_OE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s writing on the trusty <em>ol\u2019<\/em> schedule book or using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/tips-to-creating-better-and-more-effective-to-do-lists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have on your phone, time management tools allow you to create organised <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/tips-to-creating-better-and-more-effective-to-do-lists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to-do lists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you an overview of the things you need to do, allowing you to prioritise accordingly and work on them as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resist_the_urge_to_multi-task\"><\/span><b>Resist the urge to multi-task<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nordwood-themes-EZSm8xRjnX0-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25703 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Man typing on laptop\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/EZSm8xRjnX0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people know that focusing on a task at a time yields better results, yet we still find ourselves multi-tasking to complete our work as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how tempting multi-tasking can seem, especially with a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, requests from your boss, and distractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, when you stop multi-tasking, you&#8217;ll be able to direct your focus on the task on hand, leading to better time management.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_waste_time_waiting\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t waste time waiting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"female office worker typing on laptop\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/luke-southern-9yCYGgPe5Kg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/9yCYGgPe5Kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From getting your boss\u2019s approval to waiting for a client to respond, it\u2019s almost impossible to avoid spending time waiting for someone or something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, rather than sit there and do nothing while waiting, why not spend the time doing something productive? Work on your existing tasks or take time to relook into your to-do list to see how you can reorganise it for better efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_small_regular_breaks\"><\/span><b>Take small, regular breaks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25700 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"person walking in a park\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/ljoCgjs63SM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tip may sound ironic, but taking small, regular breaks is one of the best time management strategies around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a short time away from work helps your brain to relax and recover from the strain caused by doing work, which boosts productivity later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enjoy the full benefit of your breaks, it\u2019s important that you disconnect from your work completely. You can do this by taking a short walk away from your computer or doing some stretches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_similar_tasks_together\"><\/span><b>Group similar tasks together<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/green-chameleon-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25699 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"person writing on notebook\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/s9CC2SKySJM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grouping similar tasks on your to-do list can save you a considerable amount of time, resulting in better time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different tasks require different levels of thinking. That\u2019s why, instead of jumping from task to task, it\u2019s more time-effective if you group and work on similar tasks together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_how_to_delegate_or_outsource\"><\/span><b>Learn how to delegate or outsource<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mimi-thian-VHQ0cw2euA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25695 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Employees at work\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/-VHQ0cw2euA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a newbie or a seasoned executive at work, there\u2019s no harm in delegating or outsourcing your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assigning your work to others or getting help with your tasks can improve your time management by allowing you to focus on important tasks on hand, which reduces your workload by a fair amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Feature image from <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/eeqFjT6q_sQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having good time management enables you to keep better track of your time and complete more tasks in a shorter time, leading to career success and lower stress. 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