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Ever had one of those times where you knew you had things to get done, but you just couldn’t quite get there? Sometimes you need tips on how to avoid wasting time. Here are nine rules to follow when managing time, getting tasks done, and avoid wasting time  - Get started- Get down to work quickly
- Get into a routine- Plan a time every day to get certain tasks done (emails, paper work, etc) and stick to it. Use a day planner to help keep your schedule.
- Do not say yes to too many things- Saying yes to too many things spreads us too thin, makes us live others’ priorities rather than our own. With only so many hours in a day, every time you say yes will mean something else doesn’t get done.
- Do not commit yourself to unimportant activities- No matter how far ahead a commitment is, it is still a commitment, and it will still take up the same amount of our time.
- Divide large tasks- By having small, manageable goals and tasks, you can eventually complete the larger project. Also, smaller projects will be more easily fit into an already tight schedule.
- Do not put unneeded effort into a project-Learn to recognize each situation and put the attention to detail only in those situations that really need it.
- Deal with it for once and for all- Deal with a task only once. Schedule the appropriate amount of time for it and get it done. Don’t continually start and stop a task.
- Set start and stop times- By setting start and stop times you improve your scheduling. As you get better at start and stop times, see if you can’t take away times from your deadlines, working more efficiently.
- Plan your activities- Schedule a time to schedule your activities. This will help you focus on your time management and make time for it.
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