Last Updated on January 20, 2017 by Bharat Saini
Some persons always seem pressed hard for the time in performing their tasks, whereas, others seem to have all the time in the world and still complete their tasks conveniently well in time, although we all get 24 hours in a day. Better achievers manage their time exceptionally well. Time management is the ability to plan and control the division of your time between specific activities so as to effectively accomplish your goals. Good time management enables you to work smarter and get better results in lesser time even under higher levels of stress.
Good time management requires an important shift in focus from activities to results. To be effective you have to prioritise the tasks at hand and achieve goals. Skills involved in managing your time include planning for the future, setting goals, and monitoring where your time is actually utilised. Please avoid distractions and diversions of attention from the main task.
Stronger foundation for your success is built by improving personal time management skills and overall personal effectiveness and for that you may follow some of the following tips:
- Define your Goals & Set Priorities
- Organise your Daily Routine Effectively
- Find Better Options
- Take Smart Decisions
- Be a Team maker & a Team Leader & Work as a Team
- Stay Calm & keep things in the right Perspective
- Meet deadlines
Time management is not very difficult as a concept, but it’s surprisingly hard to do in practice. But once done, you will find that your day, and indeed your week and month, fall into place in an orderly fashion, with time for everything you need to do. Investing a little time learning about time-management techniques, prioritising and organising yourself will have huge benefits now giving you greater opportunities to achieve important life and career goals. Managing your own time more efficiently will save your time in the future.
In your career it will lead to greater productivity and efficiency, a better professional reputation and increased opportunities for advancement and of course reduce stress.
Our state of mind can change the way we perceive and experience time, and in turn, make us happier and more giving.