How to improve your time management skills?

When you learn and maintain good time management skills, you will find the freedom of time pressure and stress in general. You'll be more productive, procrastinate less, and have more time to relax, thereby further reduce the stress and anxiety.

Time management skills are like shoes or a good pair of jeans - you may have to try several pairs before finding just the right person. They are different for each person and you need to find what works best for you. Here are some that work for me that you can borrow.

1-Make list. 

The thing to do lists is that you have done to use them. You can set reminders on your phone and computer. Lists really only work if you use them. One of the most important things is to make sure your list feels achievable. Nobody wants a 30 -item list of things to do and must, at the end of the day, look at 20 items that have not been made. Prioritize your needs and those of others, and plan accordingly. You could even make three lists - personal, home and work.

2-Set deadlines.

Again, there is no need to set deadlines if you take executive decisions always repel. Set a deadline and do your best to stick to it. Set your time a few days before the task must absolutely be done. This allows the possibility that other things are going in the way, but you will also have to get the task completed.

3-Stop multi-tasking.

Multitasking often seem to think they get more done, but this is not always the most productive or effective way. Let's face it, our minds work better when we are really able to focus and concentrate on one thing.

4-Delegate responsibilities. 

For those of us who like to be in control of the thought of this is likely to cause some anxiety. The truth of the matter is that no matter how good we are, we cannot do everything. Sometimes we take more than we can handle. Delegation is not a sign of weakness but a sign of intelligence. Find qualified, competent and share some of the responsibility. You will be less stressed and more productive.

5-Use your downtime. 

This trick requires a certain balance. Use any downtime for planning and prioritization is bad and can lead to increased stress and burnout. However, if you are sitting in traffic in the early morning, it may be a good time to start your day priority or make plans for dinner. If you're waiting in the doctor's office, it may be a good time to write a grocery list. (Just do not forget it.) If you have opportunities like these are the best of them, but do not forget to use them for the necessary relaxation.

6-Reward yourself. 

When you do something, celebrate! How you celebrate is up to you. My word of advice is to keep everything you choose to do it healthy, make sure it is something you really like, do not in excess, and do not let them get you other management skills behind. Time are an essential part of making your day a little easier. Find what works for you and stick to it.