2. ⏳ Manage Your Time, Not Your Tasks
Definition: Track where your time goes every day, and only put energy into things that matter. Don’t just check off tasks; make sure those tasks are important.
Example: Record how you spend your day. You might find you waste an hour mindlessly scrolling through Instagram. Once you spot it, decide to use that time better.
Application: Set aside blocks of time for study or projects and eliminate small, random interruptions. Try working in 25-minute focus blocks with a 5-minute break to avoid burnout (this is called the Pomodoro Technique). ⏰
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