Time Management At Home

 

Time Management At Home.

 

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Today, we will talk about a topic that, if properly handled, can help you far beyond the four walls of your home but rather in many areas of life - Time management.

Even though our area of expertise is 'Home affairs,' this article will mainly discuss proper time management within your Home. 

 

The issue of time management connects intuitively with 'Home affairs' since the primary place where we spend most of our time is... our home.

In this article, we will review the best tips to help you optimally manage your time at home and, thus, be much more productive and even Happier.

 

As always, later in the article, there will be a refreshing infographic presentation and a video summarizing its content for you.

 

'Time Management at Home.'

Get your notebook ready. We're getting started.

 

 

1. Shut Down Distractions.

 

 

The American historian Adam Hochschild once said:

Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And time is short

 

As most of you know, distractions are the number one reason for time wasting.

They can be categorized into two parts: Personal and general.

 

The general distractions are the ones we are all familiar with:

For instance - technological distractions, such as endless phone scrolling or aimlessly staring at the TV screen.

These are significant distractions that can 'burn' countless hours. One could even argue that technology addiction can also cause procrastination and laziness.

By the way, We are deliberately not referring to other examples, such as computer games, as a cause of distraction since our primary focus is "passive" distractions - those that make you lie in inaction and actually do nothing (such as staring at the TV or continuously scrolling on your smartphone). On the other hand, a computer game - unlike the examples above- involves doing something active and, therefore, is irrelevant to the type of distraction we are dealing with in this section.

 

 

Despite the distractions your mind is dealing with - try to be focused!

 

Create a "Distraction's free-zone" - a physical space within your home that will hardly contain technological distractions of any kind. Although it is not the same concept, it can indeed be a bit similar to the famous 'Serenity Room.'

'How do I do that?' You must be asking.

 

Well. Once you internalize that technological means are the primary source of distraction, ensuring there are no such within your distraction's free zone is worthwhile.

 

 

 

2. A Strict Schedule.

 

A strict schedule is your best friend when it comes to proper time management at home. In fact, it's more than that - it's your Bible - Use it and be redeemed. Hallelujah!

If you are interested in ideal time management at home, there is no better way to conduct it than a strict schedule.

The advantages it brings are very significant and intuitive.

It will put you on the right track regarding principles such as focus and achieving goals.

You can read more here about the benefits of creating a proper schedule for your daily tasks.

 

Make a strict schedule and stick to it

 

As mentioned above, if distractions are your most significant obstacle towards optimal time management, a strict schedule is the most appropriate solution. Use it wisely.

Here, you can find some inspiration for suitable methods to build such a schedule.

By the way, although a strict schedule is an excellent concept, at the same time, you need to know how to use it wisely. Here are a few tips about it:

First, know how to prioritize. No way around it - Some things are simply more important than others. You must know where to invest more time/effort.

Second, ensure to assign a precise time frame for each task. Sometimes, you have to know how to let go. You must not "get stuck" on a task that does not require doing so.

The third tip is - Respect your time!

Not everyone is worth your time. The world won't collapse if you don't answer everyone who rings your cell phone.

Also included are time consumers friends and family members. We all know them... You can always politely answer, "I'm busy. I'll get back to you later".

Almost everything is for sale, except time.

Respect yours.

 



 

 

3. Map Your Weak Spots And Attack Them.

 

An ancient Chinese scholar once said:

"My life is easier when I know what I'm dealing with."

 

Suppose you are, by any chance, an expert on ancient Chinese history and are scratching your head right now in bewilderment. In that case, guilty as charged - no Chinese scholar has ever said such a thing.

We invented it right now.

But the guiding principle is still valid:

At the end of the day, each of us knows where he excels and the places he has a hard time with.

One of the best strategies for optimizing opportunities is understanding your specific needs and addressing them directly.

Let's be honest. No one knows your weak spots better than you. You are also the only one who knows the real ( and personal) reasons about why you do not manage your time as effectively as you should.

Suppose you have internalized that technological distractions are your most significant difficulty - Attack them directly. 

And if your specific challenge is the lack of organization and order - Try to use a strict schedule.

And if procrastination is your longtime enemy - Focus on methods to increase effectiveness.

 

The guiding principle is providing a direct response to your specific challenges known only to you. This response will help you become more effective and, thus, optimize your time management at home.

 

Deal with your personal challenges wisely

 

The main characteristic of poor time management at home is the lack of focus on the time that passes by.

Therefore, our two cents on this regard (mapping and recognizing your weak spot) will remind you of the necessary awareness in question. Thus, your time will not pass without proper use. On the contrary, you will better understand where your challenges are and when (and due to what) you degenerate into procrastination. 

 

By the way, a fascinating fact is there are many overlapping examples of effective time management at your workplace and home. Read more about it and try to take an example for your own personal nest.

 

 

4. Mindset

 

 

The Marines say:

Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die.

 

 

Like any other behavioral process, improving time management at home will consist of ups and downs.

And as such, it requires specific mental resilience.

First, you can't be too hard on yourself. It would be best if you cut yourself some slack.

Rome wasn't built in a day, nor is your character's toughness.

Many years' behavior patterns will not change in a blink of an eye. For example, suppose you are a procrastinator by nature. In that case, It will likely take time and effort for some improvement to take place. And if you occasionally get distracted from work and the schedule you set, don't panic. Just go back to your strict schedule instead of beating yourself down.

A classic progress process contains a million failures. No way around it - They are an inherent part. 

The only difference between losers and winners is that winners humbly accept it and immediately continue to their next attempt without whining. On the other hand, Losers get discouraged due to those inevitable failures and quits.

 

Second, set yourself some 'Cheat time.'

This concept's meaning is to do something that would have been considered as "time wasting" in any other scenario:

Bingeing a favorite series/meaningless scrolling on your mobile screen/playing video games, and more.

It can help you relax and escape a bit from your fixed and rigid routine. By doing so, you can blow some steam and, thus, recharge yourself.

The importance of 'cheat time' is better known in bodybuilding, But it's also relevant here.

 

By the way, another tool that can help you manage time more rightly at home is proper and rational Goal management.

Your goals definition must be in total harmony with your available abilities and resources.

If your goals are too big for the current moment, you most likely Won't be able to achieve them, which can cause some despair on your part and may lead to decreased motivation.



 

 

Mindset is everything

Therefore, You should set realistic and achievable goals while remembering that the final destination is irrelevant at the moment (since it will seem too big and may make you quit), while all you have to do is focus on consistent and slow progress every day.

Place one brick at a time, and you'll soon have a wall.

 

 

 

In conclusion, We hope this article - 'Time Management At Home.' - will help you manage your home time at home more effectively. And if you have any more questions on the matter, please feel free to reach out.

 

 

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