Definition of time management

What is time management? There are many definitions out there. In other words, time management is the art of arranging your business and personal affairs so that you and your things present when, where, and how you intend them as often effortlessly and ubiquitous as possible, and to facilitate doing things as quickly as possible with the least amount of resources (time, energy, money, and people) required.

"Things " can include physical and document files , computer files , reminders, appointments and lists of things to do now or may in the future, books to read , people to call, errands to run , etc.

The term "time management" is a term very interesting for me. This is a misnomer, because when you get right down, you cannot really manage time. Let me explain.

What is the definition of time? There have been many different definitions of great philosophers and thinkers throughout the history of man trying to get a handle on exactly what the time is.

Think for a moment. There is no past: it is concrete, fixed, fixed, and immutable. The past does not exist. It happened, but it does not exist in the present moment. The past does not "exist" as a mental construct in our minds, not in the physical universe.

The future has not happened yet, it does not exist either. There are also in our minds, not in the physical universe.

The only part of "time" that really exists is the present moment eternal - NOW. That's it! Time passes apparently, but it is not really. In reality, there is only now.

So if there is no past and there is no future, how can we possibly manage something (time) that does not exist?

Without going too far into the rabbit hole, keep things simple.

According to Albert Einstein, arguably the smartest man who ever lived, the definition of time is the occurrence of events, one after another. "Come to the definition for the moment.

If this is true, then we need to stop thinking "time management" and start thinking "control events. This is where the advice and expertise of effective time management come to play.

The importance of time management to succeed in your life can not be overstated. It is one of the most important and fundamental that you need to master or at least get very good "modules for personal growth." If you have not made ​​a priority in the past, when would now be a good time to commit to mastering the skill of time management?

No one is born an expert in time management. It is a learned skill. That's the good news. You can change your habits. You can learn to manage your time better. And now that you have this site at your disposal, there are no excuses!

You are not stuck in any way, unless you say you are and believe. Your beliefs are extremely powerful. What you say on several occasions and believe drives your behavior. The best time management tips in the world will not help if you believe you are always late or you'll never get your stuff together or "That's just the way I am," etc.

I was not always organized or competent in time management. I lose my keys all the time. I usually put in batteries. But I learned over time.

At first, I dabbled time management. I had some results, but they were not consistent or long-term. When the pain ( frustration and anger) finally got high enough ( threshold) too many pile on my desk , boxes of things that are not organized , and wasting tons of time in vain to look for things ( aarrh !) , etc. I decided that enough was enough.

Maybe you are in a similar situation. If this is the case, use the pain and frustration of not having together to motivate you to continue on the path to mastery of time management.

I knew a little goal setting, so I decided to set the goal of mastering the skill of time management. I read books, time management, attended seminars, and listened to audio programs. Eventually, I became a managing instructional time professional speaker at public seminars throughout the United States and Canada. Management of instructional time has taught me more than anything else.

One of the best ways to master something is to teach it to others. If you want to master time management, or anything else for that matter, as soon as possible, I highly recommend that you teach others.

Teach what you learn here with your kids, colleague (s), or anyone who will listen. It will help you tremendously.

Teaching is a great way to really get whatever you are trying to learn / master. Only when you can explain something to someone else to the extent that the person fully understands, you know.

Where to start?

After reading the definition of time management, go to the Tips section of time management. You'll find a wealth of valuable information to help you build a solid foundation with the test "time -based" strategies time management values, and how to lend a time leaches in the ass and more yet.

A frequent request to my seminars gives priority. It you are interested and / or if you want to learn how to prioritize, so you might want to check out the How to define your life purpose, and Defining Your Values ​​sections.

You're too overwhelmed by all to be clear enough to focus and think about things 'big picture', then maybe you should start by organizing. Clear the decks, so to speak.

Wherever you decide to start, just start. Nothing happens without action. The hardest part is getting started. Once you do, you will be a dynamic movement that will help you achieve that.

Even if you commit to 15 minutes a day for the next 12 months, or 6 months, or 30 days, it will make a positive difference in your life.

Everything is there for your enjoyment of learning. Pace yourself. It takes time to learn new things and change old habits. But 12 months will happen if you decide to commit to 15 (or more) minutes per day or not. The question is: "Where will you be in 12 months? Where are you today? Or further down the road? "

Take all the time you need, but do not wait too long.