Time management.. What is all the buzz about?
Late
to school, missed your breakfast, incomplete homework, does that sound like
you? If yes, then I hate to break it to you that you are struggling with time
management. There is so much you have to do right from getting up early in the
morning to get ready for school to finishing homework, playing outdoors, and
packing up by night to be ready for the next day but understand that time is of the essence.
If you
don’t do things in an organized manner your day will be nothing but chaotic. So
it’s important for you to divide your day as per essential activities and allot
time for each. If you think you need help you must involve your family,
parents, or siblings to do that for you.
With
everything organized, you will never miss a thing ever again. Don’t let anyone
scold you ever be it your teachers making you feel bad for not completing your
homework or parents complaining about you not sleeping on time and getting up
for school late the next day.
Time
management is not difficult as it sounds. With a few changes in a routine here
and there, you can always be on track and find time to do everything you love.
How To Manage Time?
1. Make A Timetable
Your
first job should be to make a list of things you do every day and note the
time. Then make a timeline for each activity. For instance, 5-5:30 am wake up
and get dressed, 5:45 am breakfast, 6 am catch the school bus, 3-5:45 pm doing
homework, 6-7 pm playing with friends, etc.
2. Keep A Watch Close
To
make sure all your activities are going as per time, wear a wristwatch, or keep
your clock close. If you follow it strictly even for a month you will be in a
habit.
3. List Your Priority For Every Day
Try to
list the things, which are most important such as doing homework, finding time
for outdoor playing, studying hours, etc. Rest things can take a back seat such
as watching TV or going for a movie etc.
4. Communicate With Your Parents
It is
always best to include your parents and siblings. If you have built a timeline
tell your parents so that they can help you out or motivate you to follow it
every day. Again if your parents are planning some family outing or have other
plans for you they can plan according to your timetable so that you don’t miss
on your priority tasks.
5. Find a cheat day
There
should always be a cheat day. It’s a day where you can give your timetable and
body a rest. It is always best to have Sunday as a cheat day where you can
enjoy one lazy morning with late breakfast and go out to play with your friends
and probably read a book in the evening or watch some extra TV.
Conclusion
Time
management is something that will prepare you for your tasks and future better.
So go ahead and make a timetable for your daily activities today!