Happy weekend Readers, here is the continuation on Time Flies.

6. Perfectionism

Perfection is not necessary, so don’t waste your life pushing for it for every little task. Talk to your manager about your quality of work, and they can tell you what standard is required. Employees are often surprised at what qualifies as a good quality of work — they then realize that spending hours upon end pushing for perfection is often not worth it.

Set realistic standards for yourself and others , and don’t agonize over small details that don’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. Learn to let go of control , and delegate tasks where appropriate. Accept that mistakes will happen — they are part of life!

7. Multitasking

The unending debate over multitasking and whether it is indeed worth it!

Contrary to popular belief, multitasking is actually less efficient than completing one task at a time. When we try to do too many things at once, our brain becomes overloaded and we make more mistakes.

To avoid this, focus on one task at a time and give it your full attention. Set aside specific times for each task and stick to them. If you need to multitask, break the tasks down into smaller, more manageable chunks.

You will find that as you stop multitasking and start focusing on one task at a time, the quality of your work will skyrocket — and the time taken to finish it will crash. Such are the benefits!a cluttered work desk

8. Lack of organization and planning

Knowing what you’re meant to be doing at any given time is priceless for your company, and definitely for your own development.

This is why planning is such a key component to avoid wasting time. It’s far too easy to start a day with a laissez-faire attitude, not knowing what tasks you should prioritize. This can often lead to aimless wandering and eventually, many wasted hours.

The lesson is to make a plan, schedule your time efficiently, and ensure you stay organized with how you structure your day. If you’re struggling with planning the traditional way, then consider using apps like Slack, Asana or Notion to help you stay on track.

9. Not knowing when to say ‘no’

It’s far too easy to try and impress your colleagues and your manager by taking up every little task that comes your way.​​Whilst it’s great to be a team player, you also need to know when to draw the line. Trying to do too much will only lead to you becoming overwhelmed and stressed, and ultimately not being able to complete any of the tasks to a high standard. Not only will this waste your time, but your company will be impacted as the work simply isn’t being done within time limits or to a high standard.So if you’re struggling to keep on top of your workload, have a chat with your manager and explain the situation. They may be able to redistribute some of your tasks or give you some additional support. Say ‘no’ when you have to! As long as you explain your reasoning, your manager/company will be more than understanding of your situation.

10. Using outdated technology and equipment

Using old equipment that hasn’t been updated or serviced regularly can be a time waster at work.

Outdated technology can lead to longer search times for documents, as well as decreased productivity when trying to complete tasks. In some cases, it can even be a safety hazard.

To avoid this time waster, make sure that you regularly update your equipment and technology. This may mean investing in new software or hardware, or simply ensuring that your current equipment is regularly serviced.

Conclusion

All these steps are what we face everyday and it is important to limit the tasks we perform because some are just time flyers and it is not very important to perform/do.

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In the journey of life there are many things you need to know and these things are very important to us. It is also one among the things we know about. Every step in life comes with a practice I. E guidelines to follow to building yourself mentally, physically, and socially. The growth of a man from childhood is destiny to fulfill and getting old is a destiny accomplished only if you have achieve something in life. Those activities you per take are time flying because you do them and do then no more except if you want to come back to the world the second time which is not possible at this point smiles. So time is a flyer that runs on every event happening around us.

Things that consume our time

1. Unnecessary Meetings

Meetings are often seen as a necessary evil in the workplace. However, if not managed effectively, they can quickly become a huge time waster.

To avoid wasting time in unproductive meetings, try to limit them to 30 minutes or less. You should also make sure that there is a specific purpose for the meeting, and that everyone invited knows what is expected of them. Set a clear agenda beforehand and stick to it — and avoid scheduling meetings back-to-back so that there’s some breathing room in between.

It is often the case that employees are forced to attend meetings for the sake of attending meetings. To prevent this from being a recurring issue, employers should make a conscious effort to narrow down the invite list — to limit the number of attendees to only those who absolutely need to be there. It may only be a half an hour meeting, but constantly pushing your employees in and out of their work impacts their concentration and can be much more harmful than only that half an hour.

2. Social Media

Interestingly enough, social media is one of the biggest time wasters both in and out of work.With platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram only a click away, it’s easy to get lost in a scroll session. While social media can be used for work purposes, such as networking or promoting your brand, it can also be a huge time waster. If you find yourself frequently checking Facebook, Twitter or Instagram during work hours, it’s time to cut back.

One way to do this is by designating specific times for social media breaks — say 20 minutes at 10am and again at 2pm. Another option is to use website blocker tools like Freedom or StayFocusd — these work well to help you stay focused on task.

Both methods follow the method of allocating your time efficiently, so you stay focused during work hours while still having a good chunk of time in your day to enjoy yourself online. It’s all about balance.

​​3. Email Overload

Another major time waster in the workplace is dealing with an overflowing inbox.

To avoid this, try to batch your email checking and responses. Checking your emails every 15–20 minutes will only lead to more interruptions and distractions. Instead, set aside a couple of times during the day to check and respond to emails. This will help you stay focused and avoid getting side-tracked when you really should be putting your attention elsewhere.

4. Procrastination

We’ve all been guilty of putting off tasks that we don’t really want to do, but procrastination can be a real time-waster.

If you find yourself constantly deferring tasks, try setting yourself smaller goals to achieve within a certain timeframe. For example, instead of telling yourself you will ‘write X report’, set a goal to write 500 words by lunchtime.

​​5. Unclear objectives/goals

If you don’t know what you’re working towards or what the end goal is, it can be difficult to stay motivated and focused on the task at hand. You can end up wasting a lot of time at work on unrelated, irrelevant tasks that don’t contribute towards your companies or your own individual goals.

This is why it’s important that employees have a clear understanding of their objectives and goals. When setting objectives, be specific, achievable and relevant, and make sure that they are communicated to employees in a clear and concise manner.

It’s also crucial that employees set their own personal goals at work. This will keep them motivated and hungry to keep improving their quality of work, and importantly — to not waste time!

To be continued!