A Simple, 3-Step Formula to Extract More Hours From Your Work Day

Does it ever seem like there aren't enough hours in the day? You feel like you're busy pushing through your tasks at work, yet so much gets left undone. If only having more hours in the day was an option!

Happily, it might actually be an option, in an indirect way. It's possible that you aren't getting as much done in your day because of how you manage your time.

Follow these steps to practice effective time management and add productive hours to your day:

1. Create a task list. A task list is necessary if you want to ensure maximum productivity. It's a great way to get a look at the big picture so you know what's ahead of you.

• Creating your task list is somewhat like mind mapping. Just write the items down as they come to your mind. Give very little consideration to the size of the tasks at this point.
• You might find that your task list contains tasks for you and others in your workplace.
• Your task list helps...