Taking Control of Your Time | Origin: ED110
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Time and Stress Management for Instructors --> Taking Control of Your Time
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Taking control of your time as nursing faculty is less about "finding balance" and more about intentionally deciding what deserves your attention and what doesn't.
I am definitely going to apply the numbering system on my to-do list
Totally agree, there are 24 hrs in a day. Work sufficient hours and take breaks to eat, breathe, and take care of necessary functions.
Time management is a main priority. Please keep a to-do list and readdress it weekly as you get things accomplished.
This aligns with other books I have ready like "Getting Things Done" that stresses the importance of "brain-dumping" your tasks to free up your mental energy and then prioritize the list to get it done!
I learned that writing down all of your tasks on a to do list and prioritize them is much more effective.
Time management and organization are beneficial in regard to getting these things accomplished in a timely manner with reduced stress.
Time management is very important start by making a to do list and take breaks if needed
making a list allows me to focus on the most relevant topics first and assists myself in performing tasks in a timely manner
I am already a list maker, but I tend to rewrite them often. I like the idea of highlighting things from the original list and wasting less time rewriting them.
In order to take control of our time we need to have a goof balance of immediacy and procrastination while prioritizing certain tasks rather than completing the "easier" or "simpler" tasks first.
I fall into that 95% of occasional procrastination and mostly with my private life. I have always made "to do" lists but never thought about giving them numbers regarding their importance. I will have to try this in order to increase my time management skills.
Setting realistic goals and timeframe.
You can only be the best you can be if you are good with yourself. That means you must take the time for self-care or make deals with yourself to stay happy.
Make a to do list with a an order that need to be done.
Prioritizing all tasks according to importance/ urgency.
Making a list and prioritizing certain tasks.
Keep important tasks prioritized.
