5 Time Management Techniques to Help You Succeed




When I decided to start a business in addition to my full-time job, I had a lot of extra tasks that I didn't even expect. Suddenly, the line between my private life and my work disappeared. In addition, my already little free time suddenly ceased to exist.


I started researching what could help.


Did you know that there are tons of time management techniques? We just have to find what we can use best. Of course, this sounds easier than it is at first. Especially if we don't even know what techniques exist.


Now I will show you 5 methods, so you can more easily choose the one that suits you best.


• Pomodoro technique

The method is based on dividing our time into shorter cycles of 25+5 minutes. This means that we work for 25 minutes and then rest for 5 minutes. After every 4 cycles, we take a longer 15-30 minute rest. This helps us concentrate and focus on our tasks.


• Eisenhower or Priority matrix

This technique helps you categorize tasks based on importance and urgency. When using the matrix, we classify the tasks into four categories: urgent and important, not urgent but important, urgent but not important, and not urgent and not important. This helps you focus your time on the most important tasks and minimize unnecessary activities.

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• Kanban system

It is a visual tool-based time management technique that uses a whiteboard to display current tasks and projects. The columns of the board are usually labeled "In Progress", "Should be in Progress", and "Done", and each task is marked with posters or cards. This helps you review and manage projects and tasks.


• Eat that Frog!

One of the most important tenets of Brian Tracy. It is based on the fact that every day the most important and most difficult task must be completed first, that is, "eating the frog". If we are done with this task, we can already feel relieved at the beginning of the day, and this can help us to work more efficiently throughout the day.


• Pareto principle (80/20 rule)

This technique states that 20% of the tasks cause 80% of the results. Based on the Pareto principle, time and resources should be focused on the tasks that have the greatest impact on our goals and results.


These are just a few examples of many methods. Try several to find the one that works best for you. And be persistent! If you have never used similar techniques before, it may take some time to get used to it.


Share with us in the comments if you have already tried one of them or which one would you like to hear more about!


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