If you really want to manage your time effectively you will need to make a time plan for each day. To truly get the most from your day you need to have a clear idea of how you are going to spend each hour.  What you need to do is to write down everything you need to do in the day ahead and allocate a specific time for each task. This will only take you five or ten minutes and will give you focus and direction as you begin your day and start to implement these time management tips.  Write down all meetings and other tasks that have to be seen to at a certain time. Then you can slot the other things you need to do, both at work and at home, into the available time left. For work, it is best to allocate chunks of time that suit your attention span. Do this each day and you will have taken a big step towards managing your time effectively.