Are you controlling your time or is time controlling you?

Time management is a skill and like anything else needs to be planned and practiced.

What is time management?

By definition time management is the act or process of exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase efficiency or productivity.

What can time management do for you?

-help you meet your goals?
-help you gain control of  your life
-help you achieve greater productivity
-help you increase your confidence
-help give you more time to include fun in your life
-help decrease the stress level in your life

There are many strageties and techniques to time management.  Below are some simple steps to start applying time management to your life.

1) Figure out what you need to get done.  Make a list.

2) Look at your list and prioritize it.  Write # 1 by the first task, # 2 by the second task, and # 3 by the third task etc.......

3) Structure your day.  Use an agenda or any other method to write down when and at what time you will work on your tasks.  Estimate the amount of time you will need to complete each task.

4) Apply yourself.  No procrasination.  Just do it as Nike says and you will find that in time you will become more accomplished, productive, and have time for fun and other important things in your life.

* Don"t forget to get enough rest and have fun.  It is good to get things done, but balance is always the key.

*Remember time cannot be replaced so learn to value it and make the most of it.