You're struggling to meet challenging deadlines in Higher Education. How can you ensure they are achievable?

If you don't block time. Time will block you. Try Time Blocking: a process for scheduling dedicated blocks of time to specific TYPES of tasks. - Reduces multitasking stress - Maximizes performance efficiency - Gives you control over your schedule Think of it this way: 🚗 Multitasking = City traffic (start, stop, change lanes). It’s a lot of stress, and you get nowhere. 🛣️ Time blocking = Highway cruising (smooth, efficient, less stressful). You go further, faster. How to implement: 1. Group similar tasks 2. Allocate specific time blocks 3. Minimize interruptions during blocks 4. Schedule breaks between blocks Benefits: - Improved focus - Reduced perceived effort - Better work-life balance - Enhanced performance and outcomes

No ensino superior, o prazo é um inimigo a ser vencido, ainda mais se você estiver atuando na carreira docente ( professor), posto a exigência de horas mínimas de conteúdo, provas, exames etc…

**Managing My Time** Facing a heavy workload, I knew I needed to master time management to avoid stress. I began by breaking down each assignment into smaller, manageable tasks and set mini-deadlines for each one. This made the overall goal feel less overwhelming and helped me track my progress. I used a planner to schedule dedicated study times each week, ensuring that I made consistent progress. Even short, regular study sessions proved to be effective. By staying organized and consistent, I found that I could manage my workload efficiently and reduce stress as deadlines approached.

Everyone tries to prioritize. It's helpful. But you're always busy reshuffling the deck. So instead of shuffling, try strategic subtracting. It's like cutting the deck and working with fewer cards. By using the power of subtraction (-) 👇🏾 1. You align efforts 2. Say NO to the non-important 3. And go DEEP on things that actually matter For example, imagine you make only ONE flavor of ice cream. You'll be 10X better at making your flavor than those who make 10 different flavors. You'll do it better, faster, and cheaper. Remember, only 20% of what you do accounts for 80% of your results. Don't shuffle, subtract. Don't major in minor things. Do this, and you'll do less and accomplish more.

É fundamental priorizar tarefas, focando no que é extremamente necessário, evitando perda preciosa de tempo com situações inúteis ou não produtivas.

É fundamental ter o apoio de uma rede networking de colegas e colaboradores da sua área para troca de ideias e conhecimentos de como fazer para priorizar o tempo e cumprir as metas estabelecidas.

A manutenção da saúde física e mental é indispensável para que não haja paradas por necessidade médica , que poderia ser evitada e com isso o tempo mínimo, poderá ser prejudicado .

É importante avaliar constantemente o planejamento, priorizar tarefas com base na urgência e impacto, e estar aberto a ajustes conforme necessário. Estabelecer metas realistas e mensuráveis, além de manter uma comunicação clara com todos os envolvidos, pode fazer toda a diferença. Adotar uma abordagem flexível e adaptável, reconhecendo quando é necessário recalibrar o caminho, garante que os prazos se tornem atingíveis, mesmo diante de desafios complexos.