Time Management for the Overwhelmed

If you're like most professionals, this probably sounds familiar: 

Your best-laid plans are constantly derailed by... 

• An overflowing inbox 
• A steady stream of "urgent" issues only you can handle 
• Endless emails, calls and interruptions that leave you wondering, “Will I ever catch up?” 

It doesn’t have to be this way. 

You can catch up — and even get ahead. The key is mastering a few essential skills: 

• Setting clear priorities so your time goes where it matters most 
• Controlling your workday so you consistently make progress and meet deadlines 

And the results? They're immediate and long-lasting. 

You'll accomplish more, reduce stress and become an even greater asset to your team or organization. Best of all, you'll finally have the time and focus to tackle those high-impact projects you've been putting off. 

The truth is, successful people don’t work harder — they work smarter. They’ve learned how to manage their time, energy and attention before it gets managed for them. 

This training will show you how to: 

• Pinpoint what truly matters 
• Anticipate problems and prevent delays 
• Discover time-saving shortcuts in every task 
• Resolve goal conflicts with ease 
• Stop procrastinating — and start executing 

Take back control of your day. Get more done with less stress. Let’s begin. 

Self-Assessment: Understand Your Personal Productivity Style 

• Identify your unique “tasker” type and how it influences your work habits 
• Discover which time management tools truly align with your personal style — the results may surprise you 
• Evaluate your strengths, weaknesses and common stress triggers to build a solid foundation for time management success 
• Analyze your typical workday and pinpoint hidden obstacles that limit productivity 

Daily Task Management: Master Your Workflow 

• Improve your personal organization to better navigate workplace chaos 
• Eliminate clutter — from physical papers to digital distractions like emails, messages and notifications 
• Develop actionable strategies to handle interruptions, to-do lists and repetitive tasks 
• Apply your tasker style to daily challenges and implement tailored productivity solutions 
• Examine and refine your organizational habits for lasting efficiency 

Goal-Setting Strategies: Work with Purpose 

• Set meaningful short-term and long-term goals to guide your time management journey 
• Shift from reactive task-checking to intentional goal achievement 
• Continuously grow your productivity skills while aligning efforts with broader objectives 

Next Steps: Reflect, Refine and Improve 

• Learn how to effectively debrief after completing tasks — know when you're truly done and what lessons to carry forward 
• Take proactive steps to enhance your systems, tools and personal productivity methods 
• Use success metrics to measure progress and identify improvement areas 
• Conduct a gap analysis to evaluate where you are versus where you want to be — and plan your next move 

Team Collaboration: Achieve More Together 

• Share your goals and action plans to gain support and accountability from colleagues 
• Improve communication and collaboration, even with different task management styles 
• Enhance both team performance and individual job satisfaction 

Habit Formation: Build Lasting Productivity Habits 

• Break free from routines that no longer serve you 
• Learn how to form positive, sustainable habits using behavior-based triggers 
• Understand the psychology of habit formation and how to make lasting changes that support your productivity and well-being 

Who should take Time Management for the Overwhelmed? 

This course is ideal for professionals who feel constantly pulled in multiple directions—whether it’s due to an overflowing inbox, nonstop interruptions or competing deadlines. If you're struggling to stay focused, manage priorities or get ahead without burning out, this course offers practical tools to help you regain control of your time and energy. 

What will I learn in this course? 

You’ll learn how to set clear priorities, manage daily tasks more effectively and eliminate productivity blockers. The course covers goal setting, habit formation, workflow optimization and team collaboration techniques. You’ll also discover how your personal productivity style affects your work—and how to use it to your advantage. 

Are there other courses that complement this one? 

Yes! To expand your skills, consider taking other Pryor Learning time management trainings. These courses work together to help you manage time, reduce stress and achieve lasting productivity.