The Complete Guide to Time Management

What is time management?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines time management thus:

The ability to use one’s time effectively or productively, especially at work.

Why is time management so important?
Whether at work or in our personal lives, we should never downplay the importance of effective time management.

Think about it for a second. 

How many times have you said to yourself (or someone else): “I want to do this, but I simply don’t have the time.” 

Now ask yourself: Could I achieve these things if I made better use of my time? Because that’s exactly what time management is all about. 
It’s about making better use of our time.

There are many time management strategies at our disposal. But first, it’s important that we understand the tangible benefits of time management, so we don’t slip back into old habits.

Being mindful of your capacity
Needless to say, time is a limited resource. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. 
There are 24 hours in a day. But nobody (not even Superman) works the full 24 hours. It’s just not possible.

We all operate at different capacities, but the majority of us work for roughly seven hours–either in or around the conventional 9-5 window.

So, finding ways to maximize our output in every single one of those seven hours is crucial if we want to be at the top of our game.

Working smarter, not harder
When you’re in control, you can make time work for you–not against you. Finding your flow is easier, and tasks become effortless when you settle into a routine.

There are many ways to work smarter. Little things such as finding time-saving hacks or automating trivial tasks are a good place to start. Sometimes, it’s the little changes that make a big difference.