Time Management

noun a number that is one more than seven and one less than nine

adjective amounting to one more than seven

pronoun referring to the number eight

• The meeting will begin promptly at eight o'clock.
• Let's meet at eight for breakfast tomorrow.
• I'll catch you at eight for the movie tonight.
• She was feeling like a ten at eight in the morning.

noun a numerical value equal to the sum of four and one

adjective denoting a quantity consisting of five items or units

adverb in an amount or quantity of five

• The meeting is scheduled to start at five o'clock sharp.
• Let's meet at five for a quick coffee before heading home.
• I'll catch you at five for some grub, yeah?
• She was feeling like a five out of ten after the long day at work.

noun the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of excess or extremes

• It is important to practice moderation in all aspects of life to maintain balance.
• I try to eat junk food in moderation to stay healthy.
• Dude, you gotta chill and drink in moderation at the party.
• The key to happiness is finding moderation between work and play.

noun A thing that is regarded as more important than others; the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.

• Ensuring customer satisfaction should be our top priority.
• Hey, don't forget that finishing your homework is your number one priority!
• My main priority right now is to chill and relax.
• In times of crisis, safety should always be our North Star priority.

verb to divert someone or something from its original course or purpose

adjective distracted or diverted from the main subject or course

• I got sidetracked by an interesting article while researching for my thesis.
• I got totally sidetracked by cute cat videos on the internet.
• I was supposed to finish my homework, but I got sidetracked by chatting with my friends.
• Don't get sidetracked by small obstacles on your path to success.

noun a reduction in speed or the act of decreasing speed

verb to reduce the speed of something

• The driver was advised to slow down as he approached the sharp curve.
• Hey, you need to slow down a bit on those turns!
• Dude, you gotta chill and slow your roll.
• It's important to slow down and enjoy the journey instead of rushing through life.

noun a period of time during which a person is excused from work or other obligations

• Employees are entitled to a certain amount of paid time off each year.
• I can't wait to take some time off and relax at home.
• I need a break, I'm gonna request some time off next week.
• Sometimes we all need to take some time off from our busy lives to recharge and refocus.

noun a task or job done regularly, typically as part of one's job or household duties

• House chores are an essential part of maintaining a clean and organized living space.
• I hate doing house chores, but it has to be done.
• I'll tackle the house chores later, gotta binge-watch my favorite show first.
• Taking care of your mental health is just as important as keeping up with your house chores.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• Engaging in meaningful activities is a good way to ensure time well spent.
• Hanging out with friends is always time well spent.
• Binging on Netflix shows is definitely time well spent.
• Investing in self-care is like planting seeds for time well spent in the future.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is important to focus on your own responsibilities and not interfere with others' tasks. Remember to stay in your lane.
• Hey, don't worry about what they're doing. Just stay in your lane and do your thing.
• Stop being nosy and stay in your lane, dude.
• Each person has their own path in life, so it's best to stay in your lane and focus on your own journey.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• She has the ability to walk and chew gum at the same time, demonstrating excellent multitasking skills.
• I can't believe he can't walk and chew gum without tripping over his own feet.
• She's so talented, she can walk and chew gum like a pro.
• Learning to walk and chew gum is just the beginning of mastering the art of multitasking.

adjective describing someone who lacks time due to being busy or having many commitments

• Many professionals in today's fast-paced world find themselves time-poor due to their demanding schedules.
• I'm feeling so time-poor lately with all the work deadlines and family commitments.
• I'm totally time-poor right now, I don't have a minute to spare!
• Being time-poor can feel like constantly running on a treadmill with no end in sight.

noun a sickie - a day off work taken due to feigned illness

verb pull - to take or fake a day off work by pretending to be sick

• I strongly advise against pulling a sickie as it can have serious consequences.
• I heard Sarah is going to pull a sickie tomorrow to go shopping.
• Don't be surprised if Mark decides to pull a sickie on Friday.
• Sometimes we all need to 'pull a sickie' from our responsibilities and take a mental health day.

noun A day is a period of 24 hours, typically from midnight to midnight, during which a full rotation of the Earth is completed.

adverb In some cases, 'a day' can be used as an adverbial phrase to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the frequency or duration of an action.

article The article 'a' is used before a singular noun that is unspecified or unknown, indicating that the noun is one of a type or class.

• It is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water a day for optimal health.
• I try to take a walk outside once a day to get some fresh air.
• I could eat pizza every single day, it's my jam.
• Reading a book a day keeps the ignorance away.