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Time Is Like A Bank Balance: Do Correct Time Management Like Money Management, This Is The Key To Success

Have you ever wondered how some people do so many things in a day. Why do we always fall short of time when we want to do so many things? Do they have a magic wand? No, their secret is time management. Stephen Covey, author of the bestseller book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, says, “Successful people manage their priorities, not time.” This means that for time management, one does not just have to look at the clock’s hands. We have to understand what is most important for us?

Today in the ‘Success Mantra’ column, we will talk about time management. Along with this, we will know why it is important for success in any field or in life. How to include it in your life.

What is time management?

The simple meaning of time management is to use the time you have correctly and wisely. This does not mean that we should not finish our work quickly, but rather we should ensure that we spend our time on those things which matter the most to us. We all have only 24 hours in a day, but the question is how we use it. It is our time management that decides whether we are moving towards our goals or are just caught up in the daily hustle and bustle?

Suppose, you wake up in the morning and you have a lot of work. What do you do? Do you start whatever comes in front of you without thinking or do you first think about which is the most important work of the day? This is what time management teaches us, to work thoughtfully.

Covey’s Time Management Matrix

Stephen Covey has described a special method to make time management easy, which is called ‘Time Management Matrix’. In this, he has divided all our work into 4 parts.

Understand this matrix in detail-

Important and Urgent: These are the tasks which are very important and have to be done right now. For example, if the deadline of a project in the office is tomorrow or there is an emergency at home.
Important, but not urgent: These are the tasks which are important for our future, but there is no hurry right now. Like planning your dreams, exercising for health or spending time with family.
Urgent, but not important: These are the tasks which grab attention quickly, but are not actually very important. Like answering meaningless phone calls or messages.
Neither important, nor urgent: These are the tasks which only steal our time. Like watching TV for hours, getting entangled in useless things or scrolling reels.

How to set priorities?

Now the question is how do we choose our tasks based on their priority,

Let’s understand this in detail

First know what you want in life. Do you want to progress in your job? Or do you want to spend more time with your family? When the goals are clear, the priorities will also become clear. If your dream is to start a business, then take some time for it every day.

As soon as you wake up in the morning, write down your day’s tasks. Then see which task is the most important and do it first. A simple to-do list can help you a lot.

Don’t try to please everyone. If a task does not match your goals, politely refuse it. This will seem difficult, but it is necessary.

Fix a time for every task. Think like this that I will finish this report in two hours. This will prevent you from slacking off in the middle of work.

Benefits of time management

Time management not only makes work easier, but also improves our entire life.

Understand the points in detail-

Productivity increases: When we focus on the right tasks, more work is done in less time. This also increases our confidence.
Reduces stress: Finishing work on time keeps the mind light. You can sleep peacefully at night because you are not worried about the next day.
Brings balance in life: Time management helps you find time for your work, family, and yourself. This increases happiness in life.
Decision making is easy: When you know what is important, time is not wasted in taking decisions. You can easily differentiate between right and wrong.

How to incorporate time management in your life

Time management is an art that not only helps you complete your tasks, but also helps you live a balanced and happy life. These practical tips can help you to incorporate it in your life:

1. Create a daily planner