[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re running low on time, everything becomes that much more frantic and stressful. You want to get everything done to standard, but some things just take so much more time than others. So how can you manage your day better? We\u2019ve got some helpful tips to help you get everything done with time to spare!<\/span><\/p>\n

Group like tasks together<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re doing a task or job, you\u2019ll be in the right headspace to get that particular thing done well, so it makes sense that you would keep doing similar tasks at the same time. When you switch from one task to another, your brain has to make the switch as well and that can take time. Try to group similar jobs, such as ones that require good mental capacity or ones that require physical labour, all around the same time so you can really focus and get them done faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take the time to plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might think that doing this is actually wasting more of your precious time, but taking 15 minutes out of your day to put a plan in place will actually save you time! You\u2019ll be running on a schedule so you don\u2019t have to use more time to think about what you\u2019re going to do next, and you can actually plan in extra space in case things run over. Maybe you or your team do physical tasks better in the morning, so you\u2019d plan to get those done first.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the 2 minute rule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever heard of this one? A guy called David Allen wrote a book about it and he says that if a task is going to take you less than two minutes to do, you should do it straight away. This helps you avoid a pile-up of tonnes of niggly tasks that will end up taking you more time if you leave them. There\u2019s no point having these small tasks on your to-do list so it\u2019s good to get them out of the way quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allocate your time<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one\u2019s kind of like the planning tip above, but it\u2019s good to do this in advance so that you have a general idea of how long something is going to take. If a certain type of job takes a really long time to do, make sure you allocate it to a day where you know the workload is lighter. This isn\u2019t always possible, but it helps you set more realistic expectations for a completion time with both your team and your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get rid of clutter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having clutter everywhere on your desk or on the jobsite just isn\u2019t ideal. You\u2019ll always be looking for things and getting distracted by other clutter you find in your search. Creating a particular place for different items and putting some kind of order in place will help you save time, but this will also translate to your mind – a cluttered mind leads to stress and confusion too!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1592260689782-4fd5aa11-957e-4″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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