Time Management Tips from a PR Office Manager Perspective

 

Aside from learning how the PR world operates, finding my own time management procedure was my main focus when I started with Atteline. Easier said than done at times, but with consistency, dedication and the proper tools here I am now, six years later, to share my top management tips from the PR Office Manager’s perspective. 

 

 

QUALITY OF SLEEP. Let’s start with the basics, having enough quality sleep, seven to eight hours gives our body the energy needed to get through the day. Throughout my years of working, I have increasingly become less compromising on getting enough sleep. It is so important to ensure our bodies and minds are working at their best.

 

 

MULTI-TASKING IS NOT A GREAT OPTION. As an IT graduate and professional the word “multitasking” is a must!  However, as I get older and life gets busier I am always seeking out the most amount of support to keep up with the pace and be on top of tasks! How do I do this? I read a lot of books and listen to a lot of time management podcasts! Today, monotasking (working on just one task at a time) works wonders for me! Though I would not say that I don’t multitask anymore (it is part of our day-to-day lives) I do my best to stick to monotasking so I can balance everything properly and timely.

 

 

TIME BLOCKING. I just learned this tip very recently. Our Group Director asked me to time block all Mondays as “no meeting Mondays” (at first I was sceptical!) but after 2-3 weeks of doing so me and the wider team are enjoying the result of a more productive day after a well-deserved weekend.

 

 

LOGICAL VS CREATIVE TASKS SEPARATION. Learn to section your tasks between logical and creative. Separating the two gives you the ability to think clearly and act accordingly, as it is draining if you transfer from one side of the brain to another. For example, let’s say every morning the creative brain juice is flowing – so make sure all your creative tasks are scheduled in the morning, such as creating pings, writing a fun article, designing artwork or laying out a full week of content for an IG feed and then later in the afternoon schedule all your logical tasks or serious tasks like evaluations, client meetings or comms crisis solutions.

 

 

A TO-DO LIST IS VERY IMPORTANT. I for one am a sucker for a good “To do List,” whether it is in writing or using Apple Reminders, Monday.com or my notes on my phone – it is very important for me to make sure that I have my to-do list ready for the day else, I will be completely useless, procrastinating or completing tasks that are not even due yet. So I recommend finding your own way of making your to-do list and sticking to it no matter what so our days are fulfilled and backed with jobs completed.

At the end of the day, how you manage your day whether personal or professional will define if your day is productive or not. So make sure you find your own way to manage your time, effectively and properly so no time is wasted and you will feel accomplished every day.

 

 

Words By: Lovely Napilan, Manila Office Manager at Atteline