21 Simple Strategies For Time Management

21 Simple Strategies For Time Management will help your reps improve their time-management skills and accomplish more each and every day.

The booklet guides reps through a 21-step process including steps 4 and 7, Create a to-do list and Schedule your day, both of which are reproduced below. You’ll see how much useful information is packed into a brief half page of this practical guide.

Step 4: Create a To-Do List

Your to-do list is simply a daily list of tasks to be carried out. This will help you organize your activities to make the best use of your time.

Set aside 10 minutes at the end of each business day to go over what needs to be done the next day. Clear your desk of anything you won’t use, and make ready the materials you will need tomorrow. Many reps make the mistake of creating their to-do list at the beginning of their shift. But it is best to make the list at the end of each day, when everything that you will need to do tomorrow is fresh in your mind. Then, in the morning, review the list. Just like an athlete warming up for the big game, this review is your warmup to get back into the right frame of mind and prepare for the day.

Step 7: Schedule Your Day

What’s a higher priority than a task at the top of your to-do list? An appointment on your calendar. Once you’ve prioritized your tasks, determine your peak energy periods, and schedule difficult or priority tasks as appointments during those times.

Schedule the low priority tasks for the end of the day, so you can wind down. Then, if you don’t get to those final tasks on your list today, they won’t be hanging over your head as urgent activities in the morning.

You’ll also find it helpful to schedule those difficult, detestable jobs (and we all have them) for a specific time, and plan to reward yourself when you’re done. This will help motivate you to tackle these tough tasks.

And finally, take care of your easiest tasks during the times when you are most likely to be interrupted. Save the difficult or top-priority jobs for times when you can really concentrate, such as during off-peak customer calling.

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