Either you are a student or you are working, you probably have things, often too many, you have or need to do.
The more things you have or need to do, the less time you have to do the things
you want to do. We are living in a world where time is one of the biggest issues we are dealing with and it seems almost impossible to actually getting time only for ourselves.
Taking time to do the things that you want to because you want to, it’s not
only relaxing but also healthy. It’s important to take time and do the things
that you love, that way you will feel better and your happiness and energy
levels will increase. I came up with five tips that might help you having more time for yourself, by getting things done faster.
1. Plan out your day. I love planning out my day, even if I’m the
kind of person that usually remembers the things I need to get done, I still
enjoy crossing off the things I’ve done from my daily to-do list. Planning out
your day can be an useful thing to do as long as you really are following the
list and not only write things done and never attempt to get them done. By having a plan or a to-do list, you will know what you need to get done that day and so you will have more
control over your life.
2. Prioritize. The purpose of prioritizing is knowing what
is more important to get done first. When you prioritize, you focus to get done
the things that are the most important to get done. Is more important to write
the essay you are supposed to deliver in two hours, than watching the latest
episode of that series you are obsessed with. By prioritizing, you get things
done in the right order, and this will make your day less stressful.
3. Say "no" more. We want to do as much as we can, and if
someone needs our help we often say yes without even thinking. Sometimes saying
no to things is really a good idea. You don’t always need or have to say yes to things.
You have the right to say no, without feeling guilty. Saying yes to everything,
especially to the things that you don’t actually want to do, will only add more
stress to your life and less time to spend how you want. Learn when to say yes
and when to say no.
4. Ask for help. Sometimes when we are having a hard time
trying to get things done and we feel overwhelmed, we need to ask for help. We
can’t do everything by ourselves, unless we truly want to have a panic attack.
Don’t be shy or embarrassed about asking for help. It doesn’t mean you are
weak, it only means you are wise. So if you didn’t understand the last English
lesson, ask your teacher, a friend or a family member for help. They will be happy to
help you.
5. Be more efficient. We can easily find ourselves browsing Instagram
for two hours, when we were actually supposed to do something important. If you need to
get something done, just do it. I know it's much harder than it seems, but you will
thank yourself if you are really just doing it, instead for procrastinating
over and over again. The faster you are getting it done, the more time you have for yourself.
