So our next section is, what is it and why I do it. My question to you again is, what is time management and why I do it? Well, let's start with a definition of time management. What is it? Well, you can probably guess, but just to be certain time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter, not harder, so that you get more done in less time.
Even when time is tight and pressures high. Failing to manage your time damages your effectiveness and causes stress. It seems that there is never enough time in the day right? But since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve so much more with their time than others? The answer lies in good time management. Overall, good time management skills will help you get better grades, limit the amount of stress in your life and help you become more competitive in the workplace, especially since most others don't take the time to manage their time.
So do what others are not willing to do. manage your time. However, many systems for time management fail, you may have experienced this in the past. Many people try to squeeze as many things as possible into their schedule to be as productive as humanly possible. But most of us are not Superman or Superwoman. Right.
Our approach to time management needs to be realistic. Otherwise, you'll have too much trouble trying to keep up that you'll actually start falling behind, then you may even completely abandon your efforts or your goals and you may just completely quit. Keep this in mind when adding tasks to your schedule. Keep it realistic. So remember that in order to accomplish the daily requirements that you need to get done, and still be able to work towards your goals in life. And have time for yourself, you need to have a plan to manage these things with respect to the time they take, and the time you have.
Simply put, you need to manage your time regularly. And keep this quote in mind, time is more valuable than money, you can get more money, but you cannot get more time. So to wrap up this quick lesson, we defined what time management was. And we looked at the reasons to manage your time effectively. One is to work smarter, not harder. The next is it'll help you achieve more in life.
And finally, we need to make sure that we're realistic that we're not trying to squeeze too much into our schedule because remember, everyone has the same number of hours in a day. And now that you know what time management is and why you should be doing it. Let's get ready for the five step process to help you manage your time most effectively.