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How to set boundaries to properly manage time

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You work really hard and you want to get the most out of your day. You want to be productive, efficient and successful. However, sometimes it's easy for others to take advantage of your time. This can lead to you spending too much time on certain tasks or even doing other people's work for them! If this sounds familiar, then I have some good news: It doesn't have to be like this! In fact, you can control how much time you spend on things if you set boundaries with yourself and others. In this article we'll look at how to do just that so that you can become more effective at managing your time

Don't let others walk all over you


Letting other people walk all over you is not only unhealthy for your mental and physical health, but also for your finances. Don't let others manipulate you or take advantage of your time.

You should be setting boundaries to help manage your time so that you can get everything done that needs doing in a day, but also so that you aren't being taken advantage of by others. If someone asks something of you and they're not willing to pay compensation or respect the resources needed to complete a task, then it's time for them to work on their own self-esteem issues and stop leaning on yours!


Determine what it is that you want from your life


The first step to setting proper boundaries is determining what it is that you want from your life. If you don't know what your goals are, how will you know when to say no and when to say yes?

For instance, if one of your goals is to become a professional writer, then every decision that impacts that goal should be evaluated by asking yourself whether it will get you closer or further away from becoming a professional writer. If going out drinking with friends means missing writing time in the morning, then perhaps saying no would be in order. On the other hand, if allocating more time for studying will help improve your writing skills and therefore make it easier for me to pursue my dream job as an author/poet/painter/madman who writes terrifying things on walls in his own blood and sells them at art fairs all over America while preaching about how we're all going through hell right now—and probably always have been—then maybe saying yes would be best (especially if there's free beer involved).

This kind of self-reflection isn’t easy because we often aren’t aware of our true motivations behind certain decisions until after they're made and acted upon without hesitation; or worse yet: We avoid making decisions together because they feel too big or difficult or scary.

Find out how many hours you are spending each day on tasks and activities


To set proper boundaries and manage time effectively, you must first find out how much time you spend on specific tasks and activities. If you are not sure of your current situation, take a few days to track what it is that you do during the day. You can use a notebook or calendar app to keep track of all the tasks and commitments that fill your schedule.

Take a look at what you are doing with your time


Now that you have an idea of what your time is going to look like, let's take a closer look at the way you spend it. Are you working on big projects or tiny tasks? Do you have the right tools and resources to get things done?

Take some time to reflect on how you use your day. Think about what tasks are taking up most of your time, and how they fit into your larger goals. What can be completed faster or delegated to someone else? Do all of these tasks add value to what needs to get done?

Cut time wasters out of your life


We're always asking ourselves if we can do two things at once. But the answer is no—you've got to be present in every moment of your life in order for things to get done properly.

So, how about taking breaks? Most people don't take enough breaks during their day, and this took me a long time to realize because I thought that taking breaks would make me less productive overall—but it doesn't! Taking regular breaks will actually improve your focus and productivity because it allows your brain some time away from work tasks so that it can relax and reenergize itself before diving back into them again.

Another thing I learned over time was not watching TV while working or checking my phone every five minutes just because there was a notification waiting for me on Instagram or Facebook or whatever other social media platform has become popular lately. 

Start saying no to unnecessary requests

Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and said yes, but then realized it was a bad idea? You ended up wasting time or feeling resentful because now you're doing something that isn't aligned with your goals. This can happen when people make requests of us without considering what we want or need. It's important for us to be able to say no without feeling guilty because it helps our boundaries stay strong. Here are some ways how:

  • Use the phrase "I'm not available." This is a good way to say no while still being polite and respectful of the other person's time.
  • Say what is already going on in your schedule so they understand why it's not possible at this moment in time (e.g., "I have too much work right now"). If there isn't an event coming up soon where they could see/meet/talk with them again, consider suggesting another time before saying no (like "maybe next week?").
  • Empathize with their request by acknowledging how busy everyone else must be (e.g., "This sounds like a lot of work").

You can control your time if you set boundaries with yourself and others


You can learn time management skills. Time management is a skill, and like any other skill, it can be learned. It's important to remember that you can't control other people; you can only control yourself and your reaction to their behavior. You'll find yourself in situations where there's no way out except through the door of self-control.

You need to set boundaries with others as well as yourself. Setting boundaries with others means telling them what you're willing or unwilling to do for them by saying "no" when something doesn't fit into your schedule or priorities—and not feeling guilty about doing so! Asking them for more information about their request helps clarify what they need from you before agreeing or refusing outright—this will save both of you from getting frustrated trying something new (like working at 3 AM!) that won't work out in the end anyway.



Setting boundaries is an important step in learning how to manage your time. It helps you define what is and isn't important, so that you can make better decisions with your time management skills.

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Taylor Symmank

Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
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