Here's how you can effectively manage your time to reduce stress and enhance your overall well-being.

As an academic mentor, one of the things I have to teach is time management. I wish I had a me when I was the age of these young people. I personally feel like you have to break tasks into three categories: 1) Urgent and Important 2) Important, not Urgent 3) Dashboard I mean if it's not important, it wouldn't be on your radar. To curate great time management AND work-life balance, both operational and recreational activities must be on your docket and carefully curated. As much time must be curated as possible. We need to make sure we are the best versions of ourselves possible.

Planning ahead allows you to allocate time wisely, prioritize tasks, and set realistic goals. By doing so, you reduce last-minute rushes and anxiety, leading to better time management and less stress. This approach promotes a sense of control over your schedule, enhances productivity, and creates space for activities that nurture your well-being.

This happens more when trying to curate recreational activities than anything else. Once you have appraised what it will take to execute tasks, then you have to set the boundaries that will allow you the productivity and recreation possible. Also, it is okay to turn off your notifications on work apps if you are on job-approved PTO or holidays. That work isn't going anywhere. More of your workflows are dashboard tasks than you think. And for those with clear deadlines, this is why you curate the time carefully. Work is work. PTO is PTO. Vacation is vacation. I'd suggest that if you have any employer who pushes productivity so much you can't set these boundaries, you would need to curate some time to switch jobs.

Even in the midst of your work, breaks are necessary. Nobody is autonomous. Studying provides a unique vehicle for time management. Unlike workflows, studying is on things you may not necessarily know. And time must be taken to learn them through study, interaction, repetition, or various other means, depending on the content. Still, making sure breaks are taking...from screens...from everything, they have to be worthwhile and recharge. And make sure the increments are long enough to do that. Balancing these things make sure academic priorities are maximized.

Regular reflection helps you evaluate time usage, identify inefficiencies, and adjust priorities accordingly. This process allows you to learn from past experiences, refine strategies, and make proactive changes to your schedule. By reflecting regularly, you cultivate mindfulness, improve decision-making, and reduce stress by aligning your actions with your goals and values, ultimately promoting a balanced and fulfilling life.

Gerenciar o tempo de forma eficaz é crucial para reduzir o estresse e melhorar o bem-estar. Isso pode ser alcançado estabelecendo prioridades claras, definindo metas realistas e criando um cronograma equilibrado que inclua trabalho, descanso e atividades de lazer. Utilizar técnicas como a matriz de Eisenhower para diferenciar tarefas urgentes das importantes e a técnica Pomodoro para gerenciar períodos de foco também pode ajudar. Além disso, é importante aprender a dizer não quando necessário e delegar tarefas que outros podem fazer.