Managing Time

As a self-employed web designer, one of my greatest challenges is using time efficiently. Unless I periodically step back and review my time management (or lack of it) I can easily slip into a pattern of wasting too much valuable time. That is why I like to review articles on time management as a way of assessing my use of time. Scheduling my time each day is essential for good productivity. Here are a simple set of guidelines I saved from an old magazine article. They help me to manage time wisely on a daily basis:

First, list all the things you need to do. Next, follow the principle at Philippians 1:10: “Make sure of the more important things.” Yes, prioritize. What absolutely has to be done? What are some things that can safely be put off for later? Finally, figure out how much time you need to get things done and when you can do them. Be realistic, and avoid scheduling too much in too little time.

Indeed writing this short blog post is a way to remind myself to use time wisely. Gotta' go! Important projects are waiting!