Time management
Time management teaches a number of techniques that aim to increase the effectiveness of a person in getting the things done that need to be done. Time management is somewhat of a misnomer as time passes without regard to what we do; the only thing we
can manage is ourself. Hence time management is mostly about self management. There are a number of tools, techniques and attitudes that can help:
- Todo list
- Goal setting
- Proactiveness
- Win-win opportunities
- Understanding others
- Improving yourself
Todo list
A todo list is a standard tool in time management. It usually is a flat list of tasks that a person needs to complete. To increase the efficiency of the ordinary todo list, prioritize the tasks in four different categories:
- important and urgent,
- important and not urgent,
- not important and urgent,
- not important and not urgent.
Effective time management is learning say
no to tasks in categories 3 and 4 to make more time for tasks in categories 1 and 2. Freeing yourself from doing the unimportant tasks leaves more time to focus on the important matters.
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