{"id":60700,"date":"2011-07-09T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-09T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/wholeliving\/?p=60700"},"modified":"2011-07-15T20:43:20","modified_gmt":"2011-07-15T20:43:20","slug":"tips-for-time-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/wholeliving\/2011\/07\/tips-for-time-management.html","title":{"rendered":"Tips for time management"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Time management can be a powerful tool both at work and at home.\u00a0 By taking small steps in the right direction, nothing is impossible!<\/p>\n

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Tips to boost your productivity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Take a short break.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This can be as simple as getting up, walking to the water fountain, or doing a few light stretches. Anything that energizes you will likely bring clarity and focus to your tasks.<\/p>\n

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2. Set a timer for each of your tasks. ( my favorite tip)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like this tip because it adds structure and discipline when you have numerous tasks going on.\u00a0 It’s also a great tip because it’s flexible and dependent on the person.<\/p>\n

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3. Eliminate all distractions. This includes the phone, email notifications, and having multiple web browsers open on the desktop.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The less distractions the better, spreading yourself too thin can be a recipe for burnout.<\/p>\n

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4. Distractions should be avoided, but sometimes a bit of music in the background can help you focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I find that listening to light music in the background brings energy and focus to my work. The opposite is true of loud or harsh music, so keep it light!<\/p>\n

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5. Love what you do. Enjoying what you do is the ultimate way to increase your productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take joy and pride in your work and good things will follow.<\/p>\n

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More on productivity:<\/p>\n

Bring your whole self to work<\/a><\/p>\n

21 ways to pray at work<\/a><\/p>\n

Life lessons you can learn from work<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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