Time Management

Time is the one resource we can never reclaim, yet we often let it slip through our fingers without realizing its true value. In this blog, we’ll explore the art of time management—how simple strategies like time boxing can transform scattered thoughts into structured actions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking to maximize your productivity, mastering time management can lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life. Let’s take control of our minutes before they turn into lost hours.

1. What is Time?

You can:

Save time by cutting corners

Waste time by fixing corners

Spend time by repairing corners

Invest time by doing it properly from the start

Treasure time by valuing your efforts and experiences

2. Time Boxing

When you have a laundry list of thoughts tumbling around in your head and it gets stuck on the SPIN cycle, write your thoughts down. Write down what you need to do, whatever’s on your mind, things that you have been putting off or things that need urgent attention as well as the things that you want to do. WRITE THEM ALL DOWN.

When you write out your TO-DO list instead of thinking about it a million times, it becomes clear on paper and you can focus once it’s in front of you. When it’s all written down out in front of you, you have won half the battle.

Write down EVERYTHING that you have to do, from a simple thing like clipping your toenails to taking your car in for a service. Write down everything that has to be done and then look at the list and PRIORITIZE it.

A priority varies from person to person. To you, clipping your toenails may be more important than taking your car in for a service. Each person experiences different levels of importance, what may seem simple to one person may be very difficult for another person so never judge or question your priorities.

You are not a ROBOT or a clone. You are a person, you are unique.

Do the simple things first then move on to the more complex things that require more attention and focus. Once you get the simple things out of the way, you are then able to devote your full attention to the complex things.

Once you have written down everything and prioritized them, TIME BOX them.

HOURS

DAYS

WEEKS

MONTHS

YEARS

     

Once you have time boxed everything, move on to daily time boxing.

MORNING

What can be done in the morning before 12:00?

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NOON

What can be done from 12:00 to 18:00?

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NIGHT

What can be done from 18:00 – till you fall asleep?

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You can decide how many things need to be done per time slot and work according to your energy levels and attention span. Each person has a different time that works for them to be productive, so schedule your priorities based on your most productive hours, it works. Leave the simple things to be done when you don’t need a lot of focus and concentration.

3. What is Management?

Management consists of:

Planning              have a routine and plan for each day

Organising         have a schedule of priorities and organise your day accordingly

Leading               follow through with your TO-DO list and priorities

Controlling         control your thoughts and emotions. Maintain your mental, physical and spiritual health. The things that you think can cause or relieve stress, anxiety and depression so pick your thoughts the same way you pick your outfit for each day.

That’s what time management is all about.

Try it, it may have more of an impact on your overall quality of life with just these few easy steps.