Life can be overwhelming. Being handed deadlines by a client, coworker, family, etc., can be difficult to handle.
It’s easy to let those things lead you to make poor decisions.
You may work on a project only to find that it isn’t good enough or withdrawal becomes an option.
But have you ever considered using a day planner as a time management tool?
If not, I recommend it.
This is a great time management tool designed to help you organize your life.
It forces you to plan your week so you don’t over-schedule yourself.
I rely on a day planner heavily and it has helped me become more productive. So how can a day planner help you?
First, you need to understand why you need a day planner.
Many people underestimate the importance of a day planner.
Without one, it can be difficult to remember what you need to accomplish each day.
If you are productive but lack focus, a day planner can help.
It can help you stay focused by outlining what needs to be done and when due dates fall.
Rather than jumping from task to task without an overall plan, you’ll be more productive when working with a day planner.
It could also be helpful for understanding your needs and wants, as well as brainstorming ways you can improve in general.
Second, how to use a day planner and what it should be used for.
To use a day planner, you should have clear goals for each day.
What is the purpose of the day planner?
To help organize your day ahead, it should help make decisions easier.
It’s a great way to structure your week to ensure you get everything done.
For example, you may allocate time for activities like spending time with family and friends, work on important projects, events, attending meetings, ‘me time’, and making other unplanned time commitments.
So, when you look at your list of tasks for the day, you can determine what each should be doing so you don’t waste time doing things that won’t improve your progress toward completing other projects.
Also, you may find that using a day planner can help you prioritize.
For example, if you have a lot of tasks but can’t decide which one should take priority, create a list of priorities for each task, making the list in order of importance.
Conclusion:
If you’re looking for a way to be more productive, consider using a day planner.
It doesn’t have to be expensive; I bought mine at my local CVS. You can also download free planners from the websites I mentioned in my previous blog post, Your success journey: Why it’s important to assess how you spend your time; click here to read.
In this blog post, I covered how a day planner can help you manage your time and take back control of your busy schedule.
If you want to inspect how you’re spending your time, be sure to read my article, Want to know how much time you’re spending? Try this activity.
Do you have any questions about using a day planner? What methods have you tried to manage your time? Let us know in the comments!
