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.
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