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Managing your time as a remote worker can be challenging, but with the right decision-making skills, it's entirely possible to excel. Prioritizing tasks is crucial, and it begins with understanding the difference between urgent and important work. Urgent tasks demand immediate attention but aren't necessarily beneficial in the long term, while important tasks contribute to long-term goals and success. By identifying which tasks are truly important, you can allocate your time more effectively and make decisions that support your professional growth.
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1 Set Goals
To manage time effectively, you need clear goals. Start by defining what you want to achieve both in the short and long term. These goals will act as a roadmap, guiding your daily tasks and helping you prioritize. When faced with multiple tasks, ask yourself which ones align with your goals. This approach ensures that you're not just busy, but also productive, focusing on work that moves you closer to your desired outcomes.
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- Muzammil Khalfey Visionary Operations Leader | Expert in B2B Strategy, Sales Enablement, and Demand Generation | Champion of Innovation and Efficiency
I prefer Eisenhower's methodThis method divides tasks into four categories:1.Urgent and Important (Do First)2.Important but Not Urgent (Schedule)3.Urgent but Not Important (Delegate)4.Not Urgent and Not Important (Eliminate)
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- Roberta Cardona Advogada | Inovação e Tecnologia | Liderança | Empreendedorismo
Concordo totalmente! Ter metas claras é essencial para gerenciar o tempo de maneira produtiva. Quando sabemos exatamente o que queremos alcançar, podemos orientar nossas tarefas diárias de forma mais eficaz e garantir que estamos trabalhando em prol dos nossos objetivos. Essa abordagem transforma ocupação em produtividade real.
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- Henrique Garcia, CNPI-T, PAAP® Partner and Digital Strategist at Eu me banco
Mesmo com a flexibilidade do trabalho remoto, defina horários de início e término da jornada de trabalho, simulando um ambiente de escritório. Isso ajuda a manter o foco, a disciplina e a evitar distrações.
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2 Task Lists
Creating a daily task list is a pivotal step in time management. Break down your goals into actionable items and list them in order of priority. Consider deadlines, task importance, and the effort required. This visual representation of your day helps prevent the overwhelm that can come from a seemingly endless to-do list, and it allows you to focus on one thing at a time, which is essential for effective decision-making.
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- Roberta Cardona Advogada | Inovação e Tecnologia | Liderança | Empreendedorismo
Muito bem colocado! A criação de uma lista de tarefas diárias é uma prática crucial para uma boa gestão do tempo. Dividir metas em ações práticas e organizá-las por prioridade, considerando prazos e esforço necessário, ajuda a manter o foco e evita a sobrecarga. Essa prática é essencial para uma tomada de decisão eficaz e uma produtividade otimizada.
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3 Time Blocks
Time blocking is a powerful technique for managing your workday. Allocate specific blocks of time to different tasks or types of work. This method helps you focus on one task at a time and limits distractions. For decision-making tasks that require deep thought, schedule them during your peak productivity periods. By controlling your schedule, you can ensure that high-priority decisions are made when you're most alert and capable.
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4 Eliminate Distractions
In a remote work environment, distractions are plentiful. Identify what commonly interrupts your workflow—be it emails, social media, or household chores—and take steps to minimize these distractions. For instance, set specific times to check emails or use apps that limit your access to distracting websites during work hours. By creating a distraction-free environment, you can make more thoughtful decisions and use your time efficiently.
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- Roberta Cardona Advogada | Inovação e Tecnologia | Liderança | Empreendedorismo
No ambiente de trabalho, as distrações podem realmente atrapalhar. Identificar o que interfere no fluxo de trabalho e tomar medidas para reduzi-las, como definir horários para e-mails e usar aplicativos de bloqueio, é fundamental. Criar um ambiente sem distrações permite decisões mais cuidadosas e uma gestão de tempo mais eficaz. Gosto de estabelecer blocos de trabalho delimitados para realizar de forma focada cada ponto do dia.
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5 Reflect Regularly
Reflection is a key component of time management and decision-making. At the end of each day or week, review what you've accomplished and what could have been better. Consider the decisions you made and their outcomes. This practice helps you learn from your experiences and improve your approach to managing time and prioritizing tasks. Over time, you'll develop a keen sense for what works best for you as a remote worker.
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- Roberta Cardona Advogada | Inovação e Tecnologia | Liderança | Empreendedorismo
Refletir regularmente sobre nossas conquistas e áreas de melhoria é fundamental para o desenvolvimento contínuo. Analisar as decisões tomadas e seus resultados nos ajuda a ajustar nossa abordagem para a gestão do tempo e a priorização de tarefas. Com o tempo, essa prática nos torna mais eficientes no ambiente de trabalho.
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6 Here’s what else to consider
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- Roberta Cardona Advogada | Inovação e Tecnologia | Liderança | Empreendedorismo
Gostaria de compartilhar uma história pessoal que destaca a importância da flexibilidade e importância da gestão do tempo. Em um projeto recente, precisei ajustar meu cronograma várias vezes devido a mudanças inesperadas. Ao manter uma abordagem flexível, mas ao mesmo tempo coerente, refletindo regularmente sobre as reais prioridades, consegui entregar resultados de alta qualidade sem comprometer nenhum dos entregáveis. Isso reforça como a capacidade de adaptação é crucial para o sucesso no ambiente de trabalho.
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- Joann Robertson BA (Hons), FCILT, CMgr FCMI Head of Supply Chain Transformation
Listing the decisions required, their deadlines, input required and from who will allow you to prioritize activity.This approach also helps identify risks to deadlines and issues with input, so stakeholders can be managed.
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