This article I wrote to my son & daughter in 1990 extracted from a great
time management book added or mixed with my ideas too Now placed here K
Rajaram IRS 4525 Later I added to my blog also.
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All of us have the same number of hours in our lives to spend, but
seldom do we think about the importance of time management and time as a
resource, which is very precious and must be spent with care. We live in an
amazing time where we are blessed with an abundance of information,
connections, and the internet, which is just a click away. But what we
still do not have in abundance is time, which is the most valuable thing
one possesses on earth. Time is something that determines both your present
and your future. If you want to achieve your goals and live your dreams,
managing time is the most important thing that one must learn and practice
sincerely. It is well said that time is a non-renewable resource. Once it
is gone, you cannot bring it back.
we all have heard of time management and how time, as a resource, is the
most precious. Time management is a very smart technique for organizing,
planning, and exercising conscious control over your value of time. It
enables one to work smarter and derive maximum results from the minimum
amount of time available. It helps you schedule your time depending on the
activities at hand so that all the work is completed in the provided time,
even if performed under pressure. The first principle of the importance of
time management is that one should know his or her priorities, obligations,
and schedule. When time is managed well, you will benefit in all areas of
life. Always remember to use the value of time wisely, as time is the most
limited resource.
What is the Importance of Time Management?
1. Do more in less time:
Whenever we have a lot of work at hand, we start to panic about how we will
be able to
complete all the tasks in the given period. Panic further delays our work,
and we end up
not being able to complete any task. In such a situation, it is always
advisable that you
first write down all the tasks that you must complete and then divide the
available time
between all the tasks. This will give you a fair idea of the work to be
done and the time
required to complete the particular task. It is one of the effective time
management
techniques associated with the importance of time management for students.
2 Achieve goals faster: When you take control over your valuable time,
your ability to
focus increases largely, which leads to increased efficiency. With greater
efficiency,
one can breeze through the task at hand like a pro and, therefore, achieve
goals at a
significantly faster rate. Therefore, one of the smarter ways to work hard
is to control
your time as a resource, plan, and stick to it. In this way, you will
achieve your
goal faster.
3 Boost confidence: When you manage your time with full dedication and
honesty,
there’s no chance for laziness or delays. Time management helps you become
more
disciplined and motivates you to finish your tasks on time. When you
complete your
work, you feel happy and positive, which makes you more confident.
4 Energy to achieve more: When you have planned out everything and you
have
achieved your goal, you feel confident. It inspires you to achieve more and
fills you
with the energy to set higher goals and attain them too. While preparing
for the
competitive exam, you may start preparing with just 4 hours of study
sessions.
However, when you become consistent, you see yourself growing
exponentially. You
notice that you can answer the questions with much confidence, with
significant growth
in your test marks. Earlier, while you thought it was impossible to study
for long, it only
took you a month to follow the techniques sincerely and study for 8–10
hours consistently throughout the exam preparation journey.
5 Make work fulfilling and life meaningful:
Every morning we wake up with loads of work in hand, but without any plan
or schedule,
it all seems meaningless. Making a plan and managing your value of time
with proper
time management provides meaning to your life, and doing the work makes you
satisfied.
6 More opportunities: If you can manage your time and complete the task
at hand,
you can utilize the remaining time to learn about other varied
opportunities. When
you work efficiently, you can also take a break between your studies,
complete a book
that you had planned to read, and go out with friends to refresh your mood.
The
more you learn, the more you will grow, both in your professional and
personal lives.
This time will give you that extra edge of reading a particular book, which
will help in
making your concepts stronger, and you may be able to attempt all the
questions in
the examination correctly.
7 Improves decision-making ability: Whether you use an app to manage
your time or
go old-school with making a list and doing your task, one extra benefit of
time
management is an improvement in your decision-making ability. Through time
management, you learn how to make tough decisions in the limited time
allotted to
you.
8 Become more successful: Unlike many others around you who are only
following
someone or another, the importance of time management gives you the power to
take control of your life and lead it your way. Time management is the key
to
success. As you keep managing your time day after day, you start making
tough
decisions, owning your time, and being able to complete your task with full
efficiency.
These characteristics are signs of being a perfect leader and a successful
person.
9 End Indecisiveness: Too many tasks to complete make one indecisive
about what needs to be completed first and what at last. While doing a
particular task, you are also not able to concentrate, wondering about the
other task that you have to complete. This indecisiveness leads to delays
in all the tasks, and you end up not completing either of them on time.
When you have managed and planned each task, you do not have to worry about
when to complete it; instead, you try to complete it in the time allotted,
as you know that later you have another task too.
10 Less effort: With less effort and problems, any question or topic
that you will sit
down to study will be a piece of cake for you. If you took an hour earlier
to complete a
particular topic, it will now take you only 20–30 minutes to complete the
topic with
greater concentration and less effort. No matter how you prepare for the
respective
topic or subject, a day comprises only 24 hours. We must make the most of
the asset
of time management with the best efforts from the competitive exam
aspirants’ end.
What is the best Time Management Method?
SMART goal for time management, you must understand the SMART goal as per
the set rules.
S: Specific: This signifies that the respective individual has focused
goals in their
professional life. Avoid having vague goals concerning competitive exams.
In this way, one needs to be specific to achieve the goal.
M: Measurable: If a student or professional sets goals to reach a
particular destination, it is essential to ensure that one can measure the
goals at the right time. This is because you must be able to set realistic
goals to achieve in the estimated period. The ‘M’ component is much more
significant in the case of preparation for highly competitive
exams.
A: Attainable: Most individuals, including government exam aspirants, often
set goals
that are beyond their existing capabilities. This step involves jotting
down the steps
required to achieve that particular goal.
R: Relevant: You need to have a real conversation with yourself regarding
reaching your targets in the best possible manner. One needs to make sure
that the goal aligns with the value set concerning the respective goal.
T: Timely – As a competitive exam aspirant, you must value time like
treasure. Treat every hour like a minute. You need to be serious and treat
time with respect. In this way, you will understand the importance of time
management for students.
SMART WORKERS ONLY BECAME THE SMARTHAS AND FROM SANSKRIT ENGLISH STOLE THE
ROOT.
பருவத்தோடு ஒட்ட ஒழுகல் திருவினைத்
தீராமை ஆர்க்குங் கயிறு. (௪௱௮௰௨ - 482)
காலத்தோடுப் பொருந்துமாறு ஆராய்ந்து நடத்தல் ( நில்லாத இயல்பு உடைய) செல்வத்தை
நீங்காமல் நிற்குமாறு கட்டும் கயிறாகும். (௪௱௮௰௨)
அருவினை யென்ப உளவோ கருவியான்
காலம் அறிந்து செயின். (௪௱௮௰௩ - 483)
(செய்யும் செயலை முடிப்பதற்கு வேண்டிய) கருவிகளுடன் ஏற்றக் காலத்தையும் அறிந்து
செய்தால் அரிய செயல்கள் என்பது உண்டோ. (௪௱௮௰௩)
ஞாலம் கருதினுங் கைகூடுங் காலம்
கருதி இடத்தாற் செயின். (௪௱௮௰௪ - 484)
(செயலை முடிப்பதற்கு ஏற்ற) காலத்தை அறிந்து இடத்தோடு பொருந்துமாறு செய்தால்,
உலகமே வேண்டும் எனக் கருதினாலும் கைகூடும். (௪௱௮௰௪)
காலம் கருதி இருப்பர் கலங்காது
ஞாலம் கருது பவர். (௪௱௮௰௫ - 485)
உலகத்தைக் கொள்ளக் கருதிகின்றவர் அதைப்பற்றி எண்ணிக் கலங்காமல் அதற்கு ஏற்ற
காலத்தைக் கருதிக்கொண்டு பொறுத்திருப்பர். (௪௱௮௰௫)
K Rajaram IRS 4525
On Sun, 4 May 2025 at 08:01, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thoughts for the Day - on Time management and Behavorial skills required
> for leader.
>
> Time Management is a skill that requires practice and adaptability. You
> can Experiment with different techniques. I Experimented few and find the
> same are best for me. Hope you may too Like to follow hence I am listing
> the same below: -
>
> 1. Self-care and breaks are necessary. Take time to rest, stretch, or
> de-stress. Prioritize exercise, sleep, and work-life balance.
> 2. Reduce time-wasting diversions. Close extraneous internet tabs, turn
> off phone notifications, and find a quiet office. Reduce distractions to
> focus and work faster. Whenever any Management Meeting is going on and I
> happen to be apart of the meeting I will ensure My cell phone is switched
> off and I also ensure the others too
> 3. Establish objectives and deadlines for each assignment. This creates
> urgency and motivates you to finish chores on time. Yes, to reach your
> vision just a desire is not enough, you should have a SMART plan.
> 4. Multitasking reduces productivity, contrary to common notions. Instead,
> give each work your complete attention. This improves productivity and
> quality.
> 5. Plan your day. Divide your duties into tiny portions and schedule each
> action. This keeps you organized and on track. Yes, I always believe we
> should have both Micro Level Plan as well as Macro Level Plan on all
> activities based on the situation you come across.
> 6. Learn to delegate and outsource. If you can, outsource or hire support
> for time-consuming jobs. You may concentrate on more vital tasks. In other
> way it is called the Buy or Make system.
> 7. Identify and prioritize your most important and urgent tasks. Use
> Eisenhower's Matrix to prioritize high-priority jobs.
>
>
> N Jambunathan Rengarajapuram-Kodambakkam-Chennai-Mob:9176159004
>
> *" What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you
> become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a happy life, tie it to
> a goal, not to people or things "*
>
>
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