Do you find it difficult to accomplish everything on your to-do list on any given day? With so much happening on a daily basis, it can seem impossible to get everything done. However, the old saying “work smarter, not harder” applies here – you can’t add more hours into your day, but you can take steps to manage your time more effectively.

Here are a few time management tips to help you stay on top of things:

• Complete your most important tasks first to ensure they get done
• Learn to say no to those asking you for favors when your schedule simply can’t handle it. This will keep you from feeling overwhelmed and potentially failing because you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
• Eliminate distractions by putting your phone and other electronics away while you’re trying to accomplish a task.
• Start early on in the day to give yourself the maximum amount of time and avoid procrastination.
• Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night to give yourself enough energy to get everything done.

Remember, not all of these tips and tricks will work for everyone, so give them all a try and then adopt the ones that work for you as your own. Before you know it, you’ll be checking things off your to-do list and feeling more productive than ever.

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