3 signs of a time management problem – and what to do about it

Being able to manage our time is one of the most important skills to have. Most people don’t give enough importance to time, until their problem becomes chronic and they have no choice left. If you often miss important deadlines and you feel mentally exhausted, better planning and delegating can help you. How can you tell whether you have a time management problem?

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1. You are always in a rush

Do you feel like you are constantly rushing around? Do you jump from one task to another all the time, without a break? If you don’t have time to sit down for 10 minutes and do nothing, you seriously need to solve a problem.

Start planning your days better. Write your non-negotiable tasks for the day on a calendar and block off the time these tasks will take. Then think about how to best use the remaining time. Prioritize what you have on your to-do list and fill up the time with those tasks, advises the addicted2success.com website.

2. You’re getting negative comments from others

It hurts sometimes, because we don’t like to hear it. How often do other people tell you "you're always stressed out” or “you're always late”? Sometimes it’s easier for others to see where we need to get better than it is for us.

3. You make excuses too often

Yes, it takes time to plan. But when you have a plan, you save more time than when you don’t. Don’t plan more than 75 % of your time, because things will always come up. If you just can’t get everything done, it's time for you to start delegating more.

A good thing to start with is identifying your time thieves. Try to figure out what you can do to eliminate them.

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