How to Improve Time Management Skills (with Pictures)

Sydney Axelrod

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This article was co-authored by Sydney Axelrod and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Criglow. Sydney Axelrod is a certified life coach and the owner of Sydney Axelrod LLC, a life coaching business focused on professional and personal development. Through one-on-one coaching, digital courses, and group workshops, Sydney works with clients to discover their purpose, navigate life transitions, and set and accomplish goals. Sydney has over 1,000 hours of relevant coaching certifications and holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance from Emory University. This article has been viewed 116,598 times.

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To improve your time management skills, make a to-do list at the beginning of every day and week, which will help you allocate your time better. Try to prioritize your most important tasks first so you’re not using up valuable time on tasks that could wait until another day. Also, work on one thing at a time until it’s finished since multitasking can actually slow you down and make you less productive. If you’re working on a long-term project, write down important milestones on a calendar and set reminders on your phone so you don’t lose track of time. To learn how to stay motivated when you’re juggling a lot of tasks, scroll down!

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