Use a paper day planner to stay on top of everything you need to do. Paper planners give you a visual, in your hand, space for writing down notes.

You can also create to-do lists, and noting ideas while you’re on the fly. By learning how best to use a day planner, you can get on top of your day using time management and have less stress. 

When you are planning for your day, in your daily page, be sure to be specific in your steps. Instead of “make phone calls”, instead write down “call Susie and schedule lunch”.

It’s more likely that you will complete your tasks if you know exactly what you are getting into! It also helps you figure out how much time you need to finish your task.

When you have important things that you CAN’T forget, be sure to enter an appointment in your calendar so you can be reminded.

This goes for jotting in notes— be sure to put your important phone notes, into your planner.

• Begin Your Day Tech-Free
• Avoid Distractions
• Designate Distraction Time
• Get Into a Routine and Stick to It
• Make Time For You