So before I even read this article I knew it was going to speak truth to me because procrastination can be my best friend sometimes. However, I think that I have gotten a lot better with time management since I have been a part of the Visions staff. In the past a reason that I might have procrastinated would probably be to avoid a negative experience. If I procrastinate now it might be because I am so overextended and don't have time to get everything done in a timely matter. I have been really good about monitoring my workload and preparing in advance for stressful weeks like this one. Between two papers, a presentation, two tests and a rough cut of a found footage project due this week I barely have time to breathe. It was pretty necessary that I be proactive in preparation for this week. It is also a priority for me to finish up everything that needs to be done in order for sponsorship packets to start being sent to donors this week.
One time management that I found useful was to break larger projects into smaller tasks. This is a sly way of making progress on projects while not overwhelming yourself and saying "screw it, it can wait!" Also one factor that I never really considered was determining the time of the day where I am most productive. This would actually be really significant and more proactive instead of waking up at 7am, doing work and being exhausted for the entire day. I am also bad with scheduling breaks into my work. This is something I need to work on so I don't get burned out too fast.
If I have concluded anything from this article it was that I am not as good with managing my time as I could be. Like all things in my life, it is a work in progress.
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