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Tried and Tested Time Management Tools to Stick to Your Schedule

Written by Louis Gibbon Wednesday 20 November 2019
Managing your time can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle, but these tools and tricks can give you a hand through the worst of it.
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The fifth and arguably the most important part of SMART target setting is time management. Managing your time effectively can create a positive cycle, where you start to accomplish more in a shorter period, helping you to focus your time productively.

Although not a new idea, the beauty of a to-do list lies in its simplicity, providing a structured plan to work from, which can prove incredibly rewarding. It’s said that you can increase efficiency by 25% the day you start using this time-management technique, meaning this little change can lead to two extra hours of productive time in an eight-hour day.

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