Time management is about more than making good ‘to do’ lists.  In the 21st Century, it is about managing attention.  This course will teach evidence-based tools and techniques which help manage attention in a world which is trying to distract.

Time management strategies generally focus on the idea that we should list and then prioritise our tasks and then work through them as quickly as possible. The reality of today’s workplace is that we are continually distracted from our tasks, and we feel pressure to multitask and / or work longer to meet demand. Traditional time management also often ignores the impact of tiredness and distractedness and the fact that we need to adequately recover from work to be effective.

The workshop examines the dangers of multitasking, over-working, working on autopilot and what we can practically do to improve time management other than simply trying to cram more in.

This Workshop
This workshop begins by examining the evidence about how humans work most productively. In particular, we focus on multitasking, ideal attention spans, difficult conversations, the impact of sedentary working and feeling disengaged from the outputs of work.

During the workshop participants will learn how to stay more focused on tasks through enhancing their present moment awareness. Practical techniques will be taught to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions, which often get in the way of focused attention. Recovery is also a key theme of the workshop, as we explore how the mind works at its optimal best in the workplace.

Finally, participants will explore how to set not just SMART goals, but goals which are linked to their values. It is this that allows us to take control over our lives and increase our sense of meaning and purpose. In turn, a sense of meaning drives better performance and helps protects us from burnout.

This practical workshop concludes with a 21 day challenge to incorporate the psychology of effective time management into daily schedules. Self assessed measures of productivity, wellbeing, distractedness and engagement are also available before and after the workshop.

During this workshop you will:

• Identify your major priorities for the year
• Make a plan with specific goals
• Learn how and when to say ‘No’
• Learn focusing techniques to help manage distractions.
• Consider recovery behaviours