Epic Hacks to Conquer Time and Reign Supreme
The World Health Organization warned in 2021 that the stress caused by overwork has caused a rise in heart disease and stroke since the year 2000. These stats got me concerned. Lately, I have been trying to find ways to get my tasks completely done, otherwise, I lay awake at night thinking about all the work I have to complete the following day. Finding a better work-life balance is something that I believe most of us are searching for. According to YourTango.com, studies are showing that burnout rates are soaring, and it’s not just affecting our mental health, but our physical well-being too.
With a simple change in the form of tiny habits, we can save ourselves time. It seems simple enough to prep yourself for a productive day the night before. One way to approach this is time-blocking. Time-blocking is basically, dividing your day into focused work sessions. This chunking our day into parts is what experts are saying is the secret sauce to getting stuff done.
How to Get Things Done
You need to banish distractions. Do whatever it takes to create your productivity such as listening to your favorite music. Background music helps with keeping you focused.
When I talked about dividing your day into chunks, think of breaking the workload down to ninety minutes to two hours. Anything over two hours and you lose your focus. Have one goal for each time chunk.
Organize your tasks into type and work on completing those tasks first. Your brain has to adjust when moving between different types of tasks.
If you find you are more productive in the morning than in the afternoon, shift certain tasks to accommodate the time frame that works best for you.
After you complete each task in the various time chunks reward yourself with a little something. Go outside for a brief walk or look at Netflix for a few minutes. Science shows this reward system helps your brain build positive associations with work.
Jobs That Pay Over $100K Without a Degree
Technology Sales Manager
Careerkarma.com has Technology Sales Manager listed as the job without a college degree that makes the most money. Average salary is $161,920. Sound good, right? Minimum job requirements are, “Experience as a sales representative and a high-school diploma.”
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Computer and Information Systems Manager
Another high-paying job without a degree, according to Careerkarma.com, is a Computer and Information Systems Manager. They make an average of $159,010 a year. You need computer science knowledge and 5 to 10 years of management experience, they state.
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Fire chief
Here’s an interesting one. A fire chief is on Indeed’s list of high-paying jobs without a degree. They state, “Fire chiefs are responsible for overseeing and managing fire departments, which involves supervising personnel, developing budgets and planning emergency responses.” National average salary is $105,287 per year.
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Product Manager
Another job on Indeed list of high-paying jobs without a degree is Product Manager. So, what is that? “They may develop and implement the large and small business strategies that fuel the product development process and manage the launch of the product’s features,” they explain.
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Professional Sports Referee
This is a really interesting one: Professional Sports Referee. The top salary per year is $210,000. But, they can make as little as $21,000 per year, too, as that’s the average salary. So, you have to get a bigger gig to make more than 100K for this job. This is according to Resumeviking.com. They state, “No academic background is necessary, apart from obtaining a referee certification in the sport you want to referee. The stakes are high, but so is the return if you have the nerves for putting it all out there with no guarantees of ever gaining enough recognition to join in on this multi-billion-dollar industry!”
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Senior Real Estate Manager
The national salary for a Senior Real Estate Manager is $133,076 per year,” according to Indeed. They state, “Senior real estate managers oversee the daily operations of a property like an apartment complex or commercial building. They typically manage maintenance teams, ensure tenants pay rent on time and fill vacancies.” They suggest to “gain experience in entry-level positions and work your way up to this job.”
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Court Reporter/Typist
A Court Reporter makes an average salary of $103,270, according to Careerkarma.com. The job is to take notes on legal proceedings in court. “To land a court reporter job with no degree, you’ll need to take the exam for Registered Professional Reporter certification,” they note. “This requires good listening skills, the ability to type quickly, and some knowledge of common legal terms.”
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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant is No. 1 on US News and World Report’s list of the highest-paying jobs without a degree. “Executive assistants support high-level executives in public offices and private companies,” they state. “They may manage the executive’s schedule, make travel arrangements, prioritize the executive’s emails, and sometimes act as a receptionist or gatekeeper, serving as the liaison between the executive and anyone who wishes to meet with them.”
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