Manage time effectively

To manage your time effectively and avoid feeling overwhelmed, consider choosing from these techniques:

• Time blocking: This involves allocating specific time blocks to various tasks or activities throughout your day. It means you focus on one task at a time, reducing the likelihood of multitasking that could potentially decrease your attention and productivity.
• The Pomodoro Technique: Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After 4 pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break.
• The Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize your tasks by urgency and importance into four quadrants: Do, Decide, Delegate, and Delete. This helps you focus on what matters and avoid wasting time on unimportant tasks.

More importantly, identify what commonly interrupts your work, such as phone notifications or unnecessary meetings, and take steps to minimize these distractions during critical work periods.