Not Having Enough Time

What do you complain about the most?

I always find myself complaining about not having enough time. As a medical student, my days are packed with classes, long study sessions, and managing my side hustle—blogging. On top of that, I’m a young woman who loves going out with friends, keeping up with social media trends, hitting the gym, nurturing my faith, and maintaining a healthy diet—all within just 24 hours. It feels overwhelming.

I used to believe I didn’t have enough time—until I realized how carelessly I was spending it. I was losing three hours a day scrolling through Instagram and TikTok, constantly rushing to meet deadlines, and oversleeping more than I should. Even getting a full 7-8 hours made me feel guilty, and on days when I slept for 12 hours, I was absolutely frustrated with myself. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who’s been there.

That was the case until I learned a few tricks. I highly recommend using Screen Zen on your phone—it helps limit screen time and blocks distracting sites, making it a total game-changer for productivity.

Another thing that has helped me tremendously is surrounding myself with like-minded, goal-oriented friends. My friend will literally call me if she notices I’m oversleeping, and I’ll remind her of upcoming deadlines. It’s all about keeping each other accountable!

What To Do When You Have Troubles With Time

  1. Stay off your phone
  2. Have a to do list
  3. Do the hardest task first
  4. Rest, don’t compromise on sleep
  5. Have friends because sometimes group work get things done faster
  6. Pray about time management

Here are 20 More Tips to Help with Time Management

1. Set clear priorities

2. Use a planner or digital calendar

3. Create a daily to-do list

4. Set time limits for tasks

5. Use the 45/15 technique

6. Eliminate distractions

7. Batch similar tasks together

8. Plan your day the night before

9. Wake up early

10. Set specific goals with deadlines

11. Learn to say no

12. Delegate tasks when possible

13. Track your time usage

14. Avoid multitasking

15. Schedule breaks

16. Automate repetitive tasks

17. Use productivity apps

18. Establish a consistent routine

19. Limit time on social media

20. Reflect and adjust your schedule regularly

I hope you found this article interesting

Here’s a picture of me right now! Fun fact: I’m actually chilling in the surgical room, watching a CABG procedure. All I can think about is how valuable time is and how we need to make the most of it while we still can.

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