Time Management - Golden Key To Better Living

What is time management; but being focused on your personal and professional goals. One concept is the 'Pare to Principle' also called the '80:20 rule'. This rule states 80% of your time is not managed or is unfocused and it generates only 20% of the desired managed time. Even though the '80:20' ratio is a random number, this number system will put an emphasis on what is lost or gained by time management.

Time Management overview by some...

* Scheduling appointments
* Goal setting
* Prioritizing
* Step by step planning
* things to do lists

These are the core basics that should be understood, while developing efficient personal time management skills; these core basics can also be used in a professional setting as well. But, there is room for fine tuning these basic skills. The finer essence of each skill can provide you with an extra reserve to accomplish your prime objective.

The core basics are just the start of what you need for better time management. Other skills are needed to continue on your journey to a better, well rounded life. Decision making, natural abilities, such as, emotional intelligence and critical thinking are some fundamentals to personal growth.

Personal time management affects everything you do. Whether it will make a big impact on your life or hardly touch it; it counts! Everything you learn, any advice you consider, every new skill you acquire or tone, will be considered within your time management goal.

The result of good time management will equal out a balanced life style. This is the full aspect most practitioners never understand and fall short in their efforts.

Time Management = Results.

There are six personal time management areas most seekers wish to imporve: physical, intellectual, social, career, emotional and spiritual.

Let's break it down...

* Physical - physically healthy, stress management and mental stability.
* Intellectual - learning and mental growth.
* Social - personal and intimate relationships and being active in contributing to the community.
* Career - schooling and expanding knowledge as well as work.
* Emotional - manifesting the proper feelings and desires.
* Spiritual - a personal quest of meaning.

If you are not in the habit of practicing time management, you should first plan the goals you wish to reach. Then decide on the time line and step by step planning. One of the benefits of a 'things to do list' is to keep you on the right track to accomplish your set goals and to make sure you don't ignore important aspects of yourself.

Learning Time Management and Improving Your Personal Life.

* Review your goals, both short and long term, often.
* Keep a list withing access daily.
* Determine the most necessary task in bringing you one step closer to your goal; plus, help you maintain balance in your life style.
* Determine your peek time and slow time; these natural cycles can be used to benefit your progress. Work on your peek time to accomplish steps to your goals. This is when you are at your sharpest.
* Say "No". Learning this simple word and when to use it is essential. Whether it is to say 'no' to answering the phone or doing something with or for family and friends. This little word will keep you on track.
* Remember to praise or reward yourself when you've used time management effectively.
* Delegate items that need doing and involve the people around you; they too will benefit from your efforts of time management.
* Procrastination is the grave of opportunity. Don't put things off, single mindedly attend to matters at hand and accomplish your goals.
* A positive attitude is the perfect set up for success; always being realistic in setting your goals and achieving them.
* To keep your goal plans in perspective it is necessary to keep records or journals to be able to track your progress.

Following these steps will be a continuous journey in you becoming a well rounded and respected individual.

Time management is an art and science that will lead you into a better life.

A personal guarantee; once you apply and make a habit of using time management in your life, the options and solutions to your personal growth will broaden and improve significantly. The doors of opportunity will open and your choices will be numerous.

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