2.  4. Make a “todo” list for each day and estimate
the time each activity on your list will require.
Includes only those activities that must or should
do

3.  . For long-term (or large) projects, keep a master
list to refer to periodically. For each project, Map
out interim target dates that ensure you will
complete the project in timely way or by the
designated deadline.

4.  6. Don’t procrastinate! Avoid the human
tendency to put off large projects, find excuses to
evade things you don’t enjoy. Procrastination is a
major time waster.

5.  7. Don’t expect or demand perfection. Letting go
of a task once it’s done is crucial for managing
time. Perfectionism can also be a time water!

6.  8. Eliminate unnecessary work or steps in the work. Look
for ways to streamline work.
 Example:
 Ways to Streamline Work in the clinical Setting
 Plan to cluster activities before entering a room.
 Think ahead: anticipate needs, such as a need for pain
medication.
 Document in one place: don’t duplicate information. Focus not on
charting what’s different- for example, use charting by exception
(CBE) if allowed by charting policies.
 Organize supply and medication arts so that the commonly used
items are easily found.
 Label all supply shelves and cabinets clearly for easy access.
 Get to work a few minutes early to allow for planning time.
 Use a daily worksheet that is legible and organized

7.  9. Do tasks that require the greatest effort or
concentration when youre rested. Some people
find that early morning is best, and others work
better late at night. When you’re not feeling
energetic, try to do things that require little
concentration or effort like washing dishes.

8.  10. Use technology to organize your personal and
professional/student work.
 Example:
 Personal digital assistants (PDA) and other elecronic
organizer are becoming very popular.
 A paper system, such as the Franklin-Covey
planner, alaso works well. They are less expensive then
other.

9.  11. Whatever organizing system you use, keep all
scheduled activities within the same organizing
systems rather than multiple or duplicate
system.

10.  Helping people help themselves: Good time
management.
 “if you don’t have time to do something for
someone, help the person figure out how to do it. “