A Working Woman’s Guide to Master Time Management: Meetings, Multitasking & Mental Wellness
The day starts early and doesn’t let up. Meetings fill the calendar back-to-back. The inbox keeps growing, with messages waiting for your response, some marked urgent. And in the middle of it all, your mind is somewhere else: thinking about what to cook, who needs to be picked up, and whether you remembered that appointment.
Sound familiar? For many working women, this isn’t just a busy day, it’s every day.
Time management for a working woman professional is mostly a struggle that is not just exhausting, but mentally draining too. There is constant pressure to juggle multiple tasks and manage time in the best possible manner.
The two simple time management hacks will equip you with actionable coaching tips to master your schedule, protect your energy, and reclaim your calm. Mastering time management will not only help to be more productive but also emotionally balanced.
Time Management Hack 1: Multitasking is Brain Burnout and Time Loss
Multitasking is considered a time saver and a sign of mental agility, but research has shown a different story. According to the American Psychological Association (link: https://www.apa.org/topics/research/multitasking), Multitasking or subtle switching is more time-consuming and has a higher chance of people making errors. That is the reason why drivers are not allowed to use their mobiles. The hidden damages of multitasking include:
Increased cognitive load, making it harder to focus
Reduced mental wellness, leading to forgetfulness and feelings of overwhelm
More emotional fatigue, making you more reactive and anxious
Coaching Tip:
Time Management Hack 2: Fewer Commitments, Better Time Management
Coaching Tips:
Weekly auditing of the calendar is important. Give tags to the meetings as avoidable, optional, and essential.
Say NO more often so you can say yes to what is important. Refuse the avoidable meetings politely.
Structure the meetings with clear agendas and outcomes.
Focus on the current session, giving it your full attention
After each meeting, review and refocus, and write down what you have achieved or have missed.
Just remember, you do not need to attend every meeting to be valuable; rather, you need to protect your energy to stay impactful.
Conclusion: Time is not the Enemy
Connect with your time and uncover what truly matters to you. Your well-being is your greatest strength and the key to unlocking a balanced life. Start small by selecting one strategy from the list above and begin making intentional changes today. Whether it’s setting boundaries or creating protected time for yourself, each step counts.
Stay tuned for more empowering blog posts on mastering time management and living a more balanced life. If you’re ready to go beyond the tips and get personalized guidance, you can book a free discovery session with Aisha Abdulqader. Find out how time management can work for you and how you can achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.
Perfectionism can quietly drain your energy, impact your work, and disconnect you from what really matters. Aisha Abdulqader offers 1:1 and corporate coaching to help you or your team move from pressure to purpose.