Time Management Tips

Discover everything you need to know below — from key insights to helpful tips that make a difference.

Why Is Time Management Important?

Time management isn’t just about getting things done — it’s about your wellbeing. Practising good time management skills results in:

Higher levels of productivity
More energy
Less stress
Stronger relationships
Increased self-esteem

Work-life balance is key. If you’re in the office for eight hours, how much of that time is spent on tasks that truly matter? Do you find yourself busy but never finishing your to-do list?

What Can You Do?

Clarify and prioritise your objectives and goals to utilise time more effectively
Understand and apply time management tools and techniques

How Can You Do It?

We don’t actually manage time — we manage ourselves. Finding strategies that work best for you depends on your personality, culture, and priorities. Start by evaluating how you use your time. Below are some top tips to help you get started:

Top Tips for Time Management

Prioritise: Start your day with your most important tasks. Use the 4 D’s — Do, Delay, Delegate, or Drop. Categorise tasks as urgent vs. not urgent, and important vs. not important.
Know your time zappers: Be honest with yourself about how you’re spending (or wasting) your time. Keep a log for a day or week to spot patterns.
Eat That Frog: Tackle the task you’re most dreading first to gain a sense of accomplishment.
Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule): Focus your energy on the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of results. Prioritise important tasks and set realistic deadlines.
Pomodoro Technique: Focus on one task for a set period (e.g. 25 minutes), followed by a short break. Multitasking is usually ineffective.
Set start and end times: Deadlines improve focus and productivity.
Take a walk: Clear your mind and boost creativity.
Batch similar activities: Group similar tasks together to reduce context switching.
Write it down: If something is bothering you, make a note and come back to it later.
Know your peak times: Schedule difficult tasks for when you’re most alert and routine ones for your low-energy periods.
Take breaks: Especially after periods of ‘deep work.’
Minimise distractions: Work in a quiet space when needed.
Email discipline: Don’t let “just checking email” derail your focus. Only respond when necessary.
Use colour coding: Highlight tasks in your calendar to stay organised.
Allow flexibility: Only plan 70% of your day — leave room for unexpected events.
Choose your tools: Use a planning system that works for you and keep everything synced (paper and digital).