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Technology was supposed to make people’s lives easier: electronic mails and the Internet made inquiries and sending business letters more convenient; the advent of cellular phones and private messaging helped make meetings easier to manage; and laptops practically enable a person to bring his whole office with him, or even hold office in a coffee shop.

And yet, technology is also the culprit why we are now taking on more work.  These days, you’re expected to finish your work no matter what, unless all wi-fi hotspots spontaneously combust.

If you’re a child of the fast-paced lifestyle, to manage one’s time is ironically harder. But, just like the cellphone that you now can’t live without, mastering the skills of time management is an expected, and beneficial, trait of an entrepreneur. If this goal seems like a tall order, don’t be daunted. Here are some baby-step tips to usher you to a more efficient you.

1.  Stop procrastinating

Make an honest assessment of your work practices, and admit that you are not able to finish your tasks because of procrastinating.. Make a list of the opportunities you’ve lost because of procrastination, and use them to make a decision to change positively. “Any effort at healthy change or personal growth starts with a personal decision, says Ronaldo A., Motilla, PhD, who is the head of Miriam College’s Integrated Lifestyle and Wellness (ILAW) Center “Carry out your decision with all your might, mind, heart and soul!” continues Motilla.

2.  Keep an organizer
There are many ways to keep track of your meetings and must-dos:your cellular phone alone can do this for you. No matter what form of organizer you have, make it a handy one so you can always jot down your appointments and schedules, and easily be reminded of them. Only put down what you can possibly accomplish that day, and make room for unexpected situations that may suddenly require your unplanned attention. Make sure to also pen in some time a bit of R & R (rest and relaxation) to purge stress which serves as dead weights in finishing your tasks.

3. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize

Figure out what’s the most urgent and important in your to-do list, and tackle . the major tasks when you are most alert or most creative. This increases the odds of you being able to finish a task more efficiently. When prioritizing, consider the number of people involved in a project, as well as the project’s value and profitability.

4.  Just say no

Does this scenario sound familiar: you fill up your plate with more than what you can handle, then can’t help but say ‘yes’ to  a charity event you don’t even have time to do? Instead of being kind, the truth is, you just let yourself, your other commitments and the charity you hesitantly volunteered for down. In contrast, if you say no to unimportant commitments, then you’ll have some spare time for yourself, and perhaps for a charity that you really want to do in the first place. 

5.  Make your own self-affirmations

It won’t hurt to try to say first thing in the morning ‘I am healthy, I am beautiful, and I will finish my tasks for today!’ say it like you mean it until you feel that it is true. “Positive self-affirmations are very important. They allow for the re-scripting of your old beliefs and the changing of your illogical and self-defeating thought patterns to healthier ones,” says Ronaldo.

He also explained that it would help a lot to say your affirmations in a positive way such as “I am an efficient employee,” instead of saying “I hope I won’t feel lazy today.” Affirmations kick off your mindset about work. Ultimately, it’s up to you to make things happen, but a little self-urging doesn’t hurt, either.

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