{"id":282,"date":"2018-05-11T15:20:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T19:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/timemanagement\/?post_type=chapter&p=282"},"modified":"2018-05-18T11:54:44","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T15:54:44","slug":"manage-daily-tasks","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/timemanagement\/chapter\/manage-daily-tasks\/","title":{"raw":"Manage daily tasks","rendered":"Manage daily tasks"},"content":{"raw":"In the video below, you will explore some principles for managing daily tasks.\u00a0 Throughout the video, you will have the opportunity to answer questions to strengthen your knowledge.\u00a0 If you prefer to learn by reading, scroll down to read the video transcript.\u00a0 When you are finished watching the video, click on the\u00a0next section<\/em> arrow to choose strategies you would like to implement.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/a54mf_Odli4[\/embed]\r\n\r\nManaging Daily Tasks Video Transcript<\/strong>\r\n\r\nManaging Daily Tasks By the time you\u2019ve finished the day today, what will you have accomplished? In this video, you will learn to create a system to manage your daily to-do list, so that you can prioritize effectively and use your time efficiently.\r\n\r\nFor every task you have to complete, you need to decide:\r\n\r\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When do I need to finish this by?\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How much time will it take? and\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is this task a priority, or can it wait until later?\r\n\r\nA good to-do list helps you make sure that you complete all of your high priority tasks, and that you allocate a manageable amount of work to each day. So, how do you make a daily task list? First, you will want to find the format that works best for you.\u00a0 Some people prefer to use a paper planner.\u00a0 Others prefer to use the reminders function on their phone, or another task list app.\u00a0 Choose the format that meets your needs the best. Second, you will need to divide your work into tasks that are specific, measurable, and achievable. In general, a task should be anything that you can complete in a single work period \u2013 for example, in an hour or less.\u00a0 If you have a large project, break it down into smaller tasks.\r\n\r\nThird, you will need to assign your tasks to a specific day. \u00a0Make sure that each day\u2019s task list is reasonable and achievable.\r\n\r\nFourth, prioritize each day\u2019s tasks.\u00a0 What tasks must<\/em> be finished today.\u00a0 Be sure that you complete these before moving on to lower priority tasks.\u00a0 After the most important things have been done, move on to the less urgent tasks.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the day, decide what to do with any tasks that aren\u2019t yet complete.\u00a0 Most often, you will move the task to another day.\u00a0 You might also decide that the task isn\u2019t important, and delete it from your list.\r\n\r\nFinally, be sure to reward yourself for a day\u2019s work well done. If you are able to create an effective motivational system for yourself, you will be less likely to procrastinate, and more likely to finish your most important work each day.\r\n\r\nTo summarize, a daily to-do list can help you stay on track and achieve your most important goals.\u00a0 Choose a tool that works for you, organize your tasks, prioritize them, and work through your list each day.","rendered":"

In the video below, you will explore some principles for managing daily tasks.\u00a0 Throughout the video, you will have the opportunity to answer questions to strengthen your knowledge.\u00a0 If you prefer to learn by reading, scroll down to read the video transcript.\u00a0 When you are finished watching the video, click on the\u00a0next section<\/em> arrow to choose strategies you would like to implement.<\/p>\n