{"id":44044,"date":"2025-12-11T13:12:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T07:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?post_type=video&#038;p=44044"},"modified":"2025-12-01T18:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:43:23","slug":"time-management-strategies","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/time-management-strategies","title":{"rendered":"Big Rocks Small Rocks Strategy: Time-Management Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We understand that juggling\u00a0research, deadlines, and your personal life\u00a0can be stressful.\u00a0In this video, Dr. Jacob Wickham\u00a0offers useful time management tips,\u00a0specifically for academics, PhD students, and researchers looking to boost productivity without burning out!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learning to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">balance your allocation of time with both work and personal activities\u00a0can\u00a0help you\u00a0achieve a sense of work-life harmony.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planning\u00a0your day, week, month\u2014even your 5-year research grant\u2014with simple but effective strategies\u00a0can do wonders to boost productivity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">First,\u00a0determine\u00a0what time management strategy\u00a0work\u00a0best for you. 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How does\u00a0my\u00a0current time management strategy contribute to\u00a0my\u00a0overall productivity and well-being?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discover the \u201cBig Rocks vs. Small Rocks\u201d method to help you prioritize what truly matters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine a block of time and the tasks, which should be\u00a0prioritized\u00a0by considering their\u00a0long-term impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0all about focusing on high priority tasks first,\u00a0like writing grants, publishing, and deep research,\u00a0not low-priority distractions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create a\u00a0clear schedule that includes time for work, personal life, and unexpected emergencies\u00a0so that you are not stressed.\u00a0Leaving\u00a0buffer time\u00a0also\u00a0helps 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