You can begin to do the following things, in the recommended order, to make things smoother:

Create a time audit: First, you need to understand how you’re spending your time (for example, sending an e-mail might take way longer than you think). In order to do this, you can use a time tracking application and analyze your data for a week, and then find areas for improvement.
Set achievable goals and prioritize tasks: The time audit will help you identify if you need better time management skills, or if you’ve just got too much going on. If you need to establish priorities, it’s a good idea to start determining the urgency and importance of your tasks.
Create a daily to-do list: Make a list of tasks for the day, either early in the morning or at the end of your workday. Keep this list simple to avoid feeling disheartened if you don’t complete it.
Set some time aside: No matter how well you plan, you’ll always face some unexpected activities. For this reason, leave some spare time for them and create a separate list next to your to-do.

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