Do you know Elon Musk - the richest man in the world? His material value can be expressed in a combination of 12 signs. Musk boasts almost 300 billion dollars. The average American with an average wage would have to work over three million years to earn the same. Why am I telling this? We all have 24 hours in a day. Both for you, and for me, and for Elon. In addition, the thickness of the wallet does not matter here, because it is impossible to go to the store and buy time. It is limited and the same for everyone. HOW we use this time makes all the difference in how we feel, in our quality of life, and in our bank account.

Have you ever had the feeling that time flies by doing what you really like? And has it happened to you that time drags when you do something unpleasant? Time is relative - spending 30 minutes on Instagram is nothing, but running a treadmill for 30 minutes seems like an eternity.

How often do we hear the sentence: "I don't have time." I don't have time for myself, I don't have time for family, friends, rest. But there IS time! It cannot be that there is no time. The question is how to plan it even in a state of stress and constant tension. You can't get more time, but you can control it . Set aside time to plan, put yourself first, turn off notifications on your phone and see how these steps will transform your life.

STEP 1

Start to realize how you spend your time. We live on screens because we are constantly communicating with the world. At the same time, if you can't say how you spent a part of the day, you've simply lost it. Start tracking your time. Once you are clear about this, you will see where you need to make changes to better manage your activities.

STEP 2

Goals, goals, goals... How can you plan your day if you have no idea why you are planning it at all and what you are preparing for? You must understand your goals - professional and personal - and constantly focus on them. Whenever planning your time, ask yourself - will this activity bring you closer to your goal?

STEP 3

Set priorities. We can do anything we want... if we really want to. You always have a choice - to do or not to do. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what your priorities are. How? Evaluate what actions will bring the most value. Start a “digital diet” if necessary. Think about the value Instagram, Facebook , e-mails, serials... Yes, it's like candy for the brain, but it's not a long-term solution.

STEP 4

Keep track of your “categories” . The work to be done can be divided into 4 categories:

1. Not urgent and not important;
2. Is urgent but not important;
3. Is urgent and is important;
4. Is important but not urgent.

Take a page and create your daily / weekly / monthly or annual report by putting your to-dos in this four-category plan. Evaluate what is important, what is urgent, what is fulfilling, and what can be given up. Action without intention or purpose drains energy.

STEP 5

Learn to say "no" . In communication with any person, it is immeasurably important to draw boundaries. Also, it's just as important to do it politely. When someone wants to impose another duty on you, evaluate whether it is worth it and whether you will be able to do it without taking time away from your priorities.

STEP 6

Stop procrastinating - start taking action! Postponing and rescheduling is not an option. Take the phone to another room, figure out how much time you will focus on the specific task and how many breaks. Remember that you can delegate your duties - if there is such an opportunity, do what you are best at and like, delegating the other duties to someone else.

STEP 7

Don't keep it in your head, but put it in the schedule . Plan everything as early as possible. It will give you clarity and a sense of control. Yes, there will be times when something unexpected happens, but it has been proven that planning gets us more done than just doing. If you set a goal to complete a task in two weeks, you will need two weeks for this task, but if you need to complete the same task in two days, you will do it in two days. The more time you give yourself, the more time it will take.

STEP 8

Stop doing several things at once. Our brains can only focus on one thing, once we start multitasking , we lose focus and energy, and this significantly affects results.

Time is our most valuable resource. What has been wasted we can never get back. We only have control over the time ahead. Yes, we don't know how much, but we do know that the most important thing is to make the most of what we have left and experience moments full of beauty and love.

Author of the article: Liene Uresina

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