Time Management Techniques to Get You Out of Overwhelm

This session introduces evidence-informed techniques that help professionals structure their workload, protect focus time, and align daily actions with larger goals. Participants learn how to distinguish urgent from important, break large tasks into manageable actions, and create routines that reduce decision fatigue. The focus is practical: designing a weekly plan, managing email and messaging overload, and choosing tools and habits that match personal work styles.

Why should you Attend: If you feel perpetually "behind," struggle to prioritize competing requests, or find it hard to switch off after work, this course offers practical frameworks to regain control. Participants leave with specific tools they can apply immediately to plan their days, manage interruptions, and reduce mental overload. Without intentional time management, overwhelm can slowly turn into burnout, reduced performance, and stalled career growth.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Common causes of overwhelm: overcommitment, unclear priorities, and context switching
• Core prioritization frameworks (e.g., urgent/important grids, "big rocks" planning)
• Designing a realistic weekly plan and daily schedule
• Techniques for deep work and focus (time-blocking, pomodoro-style sprints, batching)
• Managing interruptions: boundaries with colleagues, notifications, and devices
• Overcoming procrastination and perfectionism with small, actionable steps
• Aligning time use with role expectations and personal well-being

• University Students or Working Professionals seeking practical time management skills to boost productivity, reduce stress, and balance priorities effectively