Plan Your Time Effectively

Much advice about time management is about creating a to-do list, reminding you what you want to do. However, it's more important to use a schedule, which tells you when you're going to do it.

• Create "bookends" for each day

When you plan your days, you know what you have to do:

1. Look at your goals (if you don’t have goals, consider making a list)
2. Think about what daily activities you have to do to achieve them
3. Schedule those activities on your calendar
4. Also schedule time for ...

If you’re finding that your days feel aimless, try creating a daily schedule . Setting aside time for designated activities will help you stay on top of your tasks and be prod...