Tips to Improve Time Management Skills

Understanding how you spend your time and what things get in the way of productivity is the
first step to time management. Here are 3 tips to increase productivity:

1. To Do List: Prioritize your tasks such as by timeline, when items are due.

2. Calendar: Put your prioritized items in a calendar, with an estimate of the amount of
time you think the task will take. Be honest with your time-frames and put breaks in.

3. Distractors: Know your distractors and minimize them. Turn off your phone for a
defined period of time so you are less likely to scroll social media, and watch you-tube
videos. Try not to play that video game or chat with your friend when you have set aside
time to focus on a task.

MCPD is a good resource for additional strategies to improve time management skills!