How to Manage your Time in Day-To-Day life? -Time Management

Time Management

Time is such a luxury that everyone takes it for granted. A person who is lazy imagines that he/she has all the time in the world. The tardy person thinks that time is his slave and he/she can do things whenever he/she pleases. However this is not so. As Benjamin Franklin has said, “Lost time is never found again.” The clock keeps on ticking. If we do not use every minute of our life to do something worthwhile, we are simply wasting our lives.

 It has been said, “Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” Work does not disappear if we postpone it, one day or the other it has to be done. So let us respect time and do things when they are supposed to be done. There is a definite time for everything. Work while you work; play while you play; Let us not idle away the hours in useless pastimes such as watching TV for hours, using mobile phones, gossiping with friends or just lazing around the house doing nothing. It is only the person who uses every minute wisely who is sure to be successful and prosperous in life.

You have already heard the phrase, “A Stitch in times saves nine.” This advices us to be prudent. Timely actions often prevents some great loss or harm that could occur in future. “Time is like a river, you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that passes away will never pass again.” If a crack in the embankment of a river is not repaired in time, the water will keep on seeping through the crack and it will widen and might even result in large scale flooding. It is the same with all situations affecting humans and their actions. As soon as one observes that something is wrong, one should take immediate steps to rectify the situation. When some work is delayed, the time which would have been profitably used is wasted. Time wasted is time lost forever.

“Time management is the ability to use your time productively and effectively. Time management specifies the division of time into various productive work. It is the process of planning our work according to our time.”

Every successful man has divided his time according to his work. The highest achievers manage their time exceptionally well. Everybody has 24 hours in a day. But only some people uses it efficiently and achieve success in their life. Stephen R. Covey, the author of famous time management matrix says, “The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.” If we understand the value of time, then it can gain experience, value, money, reputation and many more things over time. We should value it and must enjoy each and every minute of our life.

Benefits of Time Management

   ·      Time Management Increases Productivity and Efficiency

   By dividing your time into various branches of your daily work, increases the productivity of your work and this helps in managing your work effectively.

   ·      Time Management Reduces Stress

   If you go on postponing your work then it creates a pressure on your mind. This increases stress and anxiety. But if you effectively manage your time and go on completing your                                   work on time then it reduces mental strain and tension. The simple way of doing this is to make a ‘to-do list’ one night before the next day starts. And trust me, this method is very effective.

   ·      You can Spend Quality Time

   Managing your time can benefit your personal life too. You can spend quality time with your family and friends. It enhances your relationships. And also this extra time, which is left after all your work, you can give it to your hobby or passion.

   ·      It Increases Opportunities

   Time creates opportunities. But you must realize the importance of opportunities and must take each opportunity positively.

   ·      Working Towards Your Goal

   You can work towards your goal in your leisure time. If you are doing something that you don’t like but have to do it because of some circumstances then by managing your time you can work towards your goal. It will take some time to achieve your goal but surely you will achieve it by managing your time.

Here are some tips for effective management of time,

    1.  Kick-out unimportant task from your life

It is important to remove the task that are non-essential. Removing them will really improvise your time. It will give you room in between your busy schedule. Unimportant task implies to – watching TV for hours, playing video games, using mobile phone for hours and doing nothing productive, surfing on social media for hours, etc. Just eliminate or reduce these things from your life.

    2.  Complete a specific task within a specific time

Give your task a time limit and complete it within that limit. Setting time for completion of a task helps you to remain more focused and efficient. You must organize your task. This small step will readily help to save your time.

    3.  Take small breaks

You must take small breaks in between your tasks. This helps in reactivating your mind and you do your work efficiently with more concentration and less effort. Small breaks in the sense is to take a brief nap, listening to music, going for a walk, etc.

    4.  Plan for next day

As mentioned earlier you must make a ‘to-do list’ and follow it. Make sure that everyday must start with a clear idea of what you have to do on that day.

If you don’t manage your time then you can encounter difficulties like,

      ·      High Stress Levels

      ·      Not completing Work On Given Time

      ·      Stress Will Result in Changes in Appetite

      ·      Messy Completion of Given Work

So you must stick to a specific time management system. It will really help you to manage all your work effectively and have huge benefits throughout your career.

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