Time Management
Why is time management important?
Time management is crucial because it allows us to organize our day effectively and make the most of our available time. It demonstrates how much we value and respect our time. For instance, have you ever observed how a seed sprouts on fertile soil over time? The natural order in which the stem produces branches, leaves, and finally crops shows how God created this principle.
Value of our time:
By organizing our day, we can achieve success and credibility in our work, hobbies, and interests. Effective time management is essential, not only for our careers but also for other pursuits, such as playing the piano, painting, writing poetry, participating in sports, and more.
Students and Work:
If you are a student with a job, organizing your schedule is critical to avoid feeling overwhelmed and confused. As humans, we often forget our assignments and priorities.
Note: Before beginning my activities such as meditating, studying, or content creation, I always start by praying to God for strength and encouragement to help me get through the day.
This is an example of my time management schedule!
It's okay if you prefer to use a physical planner - no problem.
Note: Time management template from early 2022.
Header: I use Google Docs because it is easily accessible on any of my devices.
As you can see in my Google Doc,
the header contains my initial activity,
list of tasks need to complete by the end of the week.
Breaks or warm-up exercises before or after each section, and I implement links as needed.
Subtitle: I organize the day by writing the date in the format
Month/Day/Year.
This way, I can easily track when and what I accomplished or finished.
Checklist: strike through tasks that I have completed.
Time: I include the estimated time for each task within brackets.
Decoration: It is optional to have a background image or a theme color for your weekly planner. The reason why I implement creativity in my planner is that it encourages me to do more work and motivates me to finish the tasks that I need to complete.
Color Palette: Here is how I come up with ideas for which theme or matching colors to use in order to avoid using distracting, flashy colors.
Author's Perspective: As someone who works eight hours a day except on weekends, I have about five hours left each weekday to devote to school and other tasks. However, I also prioritize essential activities such as eating and exercising to maintain my health. Failing to maintain our health may make us more susceptible to illnesses.
After a long day at work, if I can't complete my activities, I usually sleep early, around 8:00 PM, and wake up at 3:30 AM to meditate and study for my classes. However, this also depends on my schedule. For example, if I have a YouTube video to finish, I adjust my schedule accordingly.
Weekends are usually busy for me. On Saturdays, my mother and I usually visit my sister's house to spend time with my nieces. On Sundays, I complete my chores such as laundry and cleaning my room. Occasionally, I meet with friends in cafes or tea houses to finish up assignments or to motivate each other. Although we don't have the same classes, we do our best to find time to hang out.