“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.” – Harvey Mackay
Time is what life is made up of, it is the one thing we all have in common. The way you utilise the time that is available to you determines where you end up in life. Time is such a profound thing. But we end up wasting most of it. For both parents and teachers, getting children to realise the importance of time is a hard task. Especially young children and teenagers who waste their precious time on social media or looking at different screens for hours thereby not understanding the value and importance of time. They might have different things to do but will end up procrastinating until the last minute which may then lead to chaos. Students often struggle with balancing the different parts of daily life. It is because they aren’t aware of how to properly divide and manage their time.
How do Time Management skills help you?
- How do Time Management skills help you?
Time management skills will help you perform well at your job. You will be able to handle multiple tasks and keep up with the schedules of your job.
- A happier personal life
If you are properly managing your time, you will have quality time left to yourself despite working. The better you manage your work hours, the more time you will have to spend with your family and friends.
- Reduce stress and anxiety.
Better time management will lead to more order and structure in your life. Proper planning will make you prepared for any scenario to come. This small step can make a huge difference in your mental health.
- Juggle Academics and Cocurricular
By properly prioritising the time, your children will be able to focus on their academics as well as any co-curricular activity they are interested in.
These are a few among the many reasons why time management should be taught to children. So, what can you do to guide them towards that?
Time Management lessons in school
There should be classes and lessons given at school on time management skills. Like any other career or life skill lesson, successful time management is usually the main reason why top students do well and excel.
Plan ahead
Whatever task you have to do, plan it out. Plan and schedule your ‘to-do’ list based on priority and other factors you deem is necessary. Planning is the first and foremost thing you need to do in order to manage your time.
Set Goals
Help children to set goals and time limits to achieve their given tasks. It will help them have a clear vision of how to manage time effectively, and also work towards achieving their goals in a timely fashion.
Create a routine
Assist your children in creating a daily routine for them to follow. Take inputs and suggestions from them to customise it to their needs. Sticking to a routine can help create a daily flow and assist your children in saving time. It will also help them develop good lifelong habits.
Note it down
Ask the children to note down daily tasks or work they have to do. Ask them to cross out the tasks once they have completed them. It can help them analyse how efficiently they are using time.
Sleep schedule
Advise children to have a proper sleep schedule. A good night’s sleep will aid in functioning at full capacity during the day.
Eliminate Distractions
When your children are engaged in some activity or studying, try to ensure that their surroundings are distraction-free. Put aside all gadgets and allocate timed practice to help them focus for stipulated periods of time without any distractions.
Be organised
Keep everything organised and tidy. This way you eliminate the need to search for things thereby saving time. Worksheets should always be kept in files, practice books neatly arranged on bookshelves or on desks, and stationery packed systematically in stationery boxes. This is so that your child does not feel frazzled at the inability to find what they are looking for, when they are studying.
Focus on one thing at a time
Unlike popular belief, multitasking is not a good thing. The human brain is designed to concentrate on one task at a time. When you are doing multiple tasks at a time, you are dividing your focus between them. Even though it might seem like you are saving time, the quality of your effort suffers. So, focus on a single task to ensure maximum efficiency and quality. It is better to do a single task with utmost perfection rather than 3 tasks in a half-baked manner.
Review and make changes
Constantly review your child’s methods and how they can improve on their time management skills. Remember, it’s always a work-in-progress, and that nothing is absolute.
Time is perhaps the most important resource we have. Make sure neither you nor your children waste it. Try implementing these tips in your child’s life. You can also try it along with them. We hope the above-mentioned pointers help you and your children in developing effective time management skills. All the best! 🙂
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