Time Management at Work: Move from Chaos to Control

From Chaos to Control: How to Effectively Manage Your Time at Work

Person carrying a briefcase that also looks like a calendar
Person carrying a briefcase that also looks like a calendar

A step-by-step guide to regain control of your time

Step 1: Conduct a time audit for a week

Step 2: Spot patterns and insights from your time audit data

Step 3: Search for personalized advice based on your specific weaknesses

5 time management tactics that every manager should know

1. Find your ideal productivity method

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2. Always assume it’s going to take longer than you think (even for your team)

3. Protect your peak energy hours

4. Accept that some areas of your life will take a backseat during demanding periods at work

5. Work with your personality (thrives in structure vs. constrained in structure)

Top 3 time management features in Todoist

1. Assign due dates to tasks

2. Add task durations for your tasks

3. See your tasks and your time

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Time management is simple, but not easy

Rochi Zalani

Rochi is a writer covering productivity, SaaS, and the freelance lifestyle.

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