Select Period for Analysis

Manage Work Categories

Using the Work-Hour Analyzer

1. Define Your Categories (Categories Tab)

Start by setting up categories that represent the different types of work you do or projects you're involved in (e.g., "Client Project A," "Administrative Tasks," "Meetings," "Learning & Development"). Assign a color to each for easier visual identification in reports.

2. Log Your Work Daily (Daily Log Tab)

Select the date for which you want to log activities. Click "Add Work Entry." For each significant activity or task:

• Enter a clear **Description**.
• Select the appropriate **Category**.
• Input the **Duration** in hours (e.g., 1.5 for 1 hour 30 minutes).
• Add any **Notes** if needed.

Try to log entries as you complete tasks or at the end of your workday for better accuracy.

3. Analyze Your Time (Analysis & Reports Tab)

Select the period you want to analyze:

• Selected Day: Shows data for the date currently chosen in the "Daily Log" tab.
• Selected Week: Analyzes the full week (Monday to Sunday) that includes the date selected in the "Daily Log" tab.
• Selected Month: Analyzes all entries for the full calendar month of the date selected in the "Daily Log" tab.

Click "Run Analysis." The tool will show you:

• Total hours logged for the period.
• A bar chart and table breaking down your time by category.
• A detailed list of all activities logged during that period.

4. Gain Insights

Use the analysis to understand:

• Where is most of your time going?
• Are you spending enough time on high-priority categories/projects?
• Are there any time sinks (categories where you spend a lot of time with little perceived output)?
• How does your time distribution change day-to-day, week-to-week, or month-to-month?

5. Export for Records or Sharing

You can download a PDF of the analysis for the selected period to keep for your records or share with your team/manager if applicable.