FUNDAMENTAL KEYS OF SELF DISCIPLINE:

​Time Management

Time management is a very important habit that very much determines the quality and outcome of your life. Time management can also be called life management or personal management. You cannot replace time, but you can make a choice to spend it differently. You can spend it on important stuff rather than on areas of low value. To do this, you have to develop effective strategies to manage your time. Time management skills are valuable in all areas of life.

Which skills will you need to manage your time? To name a few, you should be able to set goals, to break them into smaller steps and regularly test your progress. You should be able to prioritize and organize your schedule and pull through when things are not going your way. Time management is the planning and balancing of the tasks and responsibilities of the day.

Look at the following tips and find what works best for you:

• Make a to-do list with deadlines and stick to it. Prioritize the most important tasks and those with deadlines. Cross out completed ones. This way, you will note your progress.
• Set realistic deadlines for your goals. Plan your time wisely and make sure there is enough time for everything that needs to be done.
• Take regular breaks throughout the day; you will return more productive afterward.
• Do not multi-task. This divides your attention. Rather, give your full attention to one thing until finished.
• Delegate some responsibilities. This will help us to feel less stressed. Everything can not be completed by one person; sometimes more people are needed.
• When you accomplished a task, you should reward yourself. Celebrate it!
• Learn to say no when you mean it. There are many people who have a problem saying “no.” Understand your priorities. Realize that your time is valuable, and it is OK to say no.

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