This document provides tips for managing time and workspace while working remotely. It recommends sectioning off a dedicated work space with good lighting and ventilation to minimize distractions. Proper desk and chair setup are also important for comfort during long work hours. The document also discusses why time management is important for preventing stress and achieving goals. It suggests setting specific and measurable goals, prioritizing tasks, and creating a weekly schedule to distribute work into smaller parts across the week using a diary or planner.

1. HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME AND
SPACE WHILE WORKING FROM HOME

2. ◦As a student time is of absolute essence and knowing how to
manage it is essential especially since we have moved to studying
remotely.
◦The best part of studying remotely is that you have the advantage
of choosing where and when to do the majority of your work.
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3. Things to consider when it comes to your
workspace

4. Section off a specific work space
This can be a dedicated table or even a spot at the dinner table where you do all your work. This is important because it helps you brain realize when
it needs to focus
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Lighting and Ventilation
Make sure that your work space is well lit and ventilated, to help keep your mind fresh and alert and not cause unnecessary strain on your eyes

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Distractions and Interruptions
Try and minimize discussions by not facing your desk to a window, remove any distracting materials from your desk and place your phone out of
sight

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Desk and Chair
Find a chair that is comfortable or try and make one that you already have more comfortable using pillows. This is important and necessary because
you will be sitting there for a long hours at a time

8. Why do we need time management

9. ◦Prevents stress
◦Allows us to live a balanced life with enough time
for school, friends and self
◦Increases productivity
◦Helps us make progress towards achieving our
goals

10. How to start

11. 1. Set goals.
2. Set priorities.
3. Make a schedule

12. Goal setting
• Make your goals
specific and
concrete. Don’t be
vague
• Set SMART goals
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13. Set your priorities
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14. Make a schedule: Rules
1. Start your weekly planning on a specific day e.g. Sunday
2. Go through the previous weeks plans and see what was not
completed
3. Collect old tasks and new tasks and distribute them into a new week
4. Mark tasks by importance and divide them into smaller parts.
5. Have a diary so that you can visually see what is going on.

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