How Researchers can Effectively Manage Time

1. 1 How Researchers can Effectively Manage Time Time and tide wait for none. So, it is very crucial to manage each single moment of our life in a wisely way. When it comes to research scholars, effective time management is imperative for them, as they have to undertake a number of tasks such as experiments, field study, report writing, paper publishing, teaching etc. all in one time. Why Effective Time Management As mentioned above researchers continue a number of activities. So, it becomes very critical to keep their focus intact without getting frustrated or overburdened. To be successful in their endeavour, they should manage their time effectively. Effective time management will help them to be more creative and productive in their research work as well as avoid delaying factors like interruption or procrastination. Managing their time effectively will help them experience - increased productivity reduced stress improved job satisfaction How Effective Time Management Preplan Tasks: Research scholars should preplan every assigned task at the beginning of the day. They should schedule each work according to the priority and do those works when they are most productive. Deal Interruptions: Throughout the day, scholars come across different types of interruptions in form of phone calls, e-mails, social media, personal messages etc. They

2. 2 should fix a certain time of the day for about half an hour to deal with such things rather than disrupting their concentration during the course of important tasks. Digitalize Plan: Research scholars may install project management software to keep control over their tasks. They can also set alarm for vital tasks. Use Useless Time: Within our daily activities, we generally have many such moments, when we go idle. For example, when we wait for bus or train or stand in a queue. Researchers can effectively utilize these times by studying books, magazines, or newspapers. Practice self-discipline: It is perhaps the most important thing for effective time management. Unless someone stick to their plan and follow the routine regularly, the entire thing would fall. Things to Remind Don’t attempt multitasking unless it is urgently required. Give yourself a break to avoid exhaustion and errors. Try to keep positive attitude towards work. Avoid aggravation while in group project or meeting. Take meal and healthy food on time to remain energetic and productive.