THIS Unique Time Management Tool I Designed Is A Game-Changer!
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Did you know 82% of us DO NOT use any time management system? In other words, only 18% are optimizing their life with an efficient time management system. If you are interested in statistics, you will find more information at the end of this post.
Finding yourself in the 88% pool does not feel good. It's time you made an important change - Deploying a time management system according to our lifestyle and more importantly, works!
There are PLENTY of time management tools (or, systems) available. For example, Timeboxing, the Eisenhower Matrix, the POMODORO method, the Pareto technique (or, 80/20 rule), Mark Twain's Eat The Frog First, Batch Processing, etc.
Adding to that, here is ONE time management tool I recommend to my clients if their goal involves getting more productive at work and/or in their personal lives. This tool I created in 2023 (last year) and used it myself. It worked! How did I create it? The story will follow later.
First things first. Let's understand what is Time Management, why we need to be skilled at it, and the unique tool that I am so gushing about.
WHAT IS TIME MANAGEMENT
According to Wikipedia, time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities - especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
In simple terms, time management is an acquired skill that helps us do more in less time!
And who doesn't want to unlock more goals in less time?
CELEBRITIES KNOWN FOR THEIR TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- Priyanka Chopra is an actor, producer, singer, businesswoman, and much more... Easily, she is one of the busiest of the busiest people around the globe. The Global Indian has a formidable work schedule so she doesn't waste a second of it. She prioritizes her tasks, shows up for work, stays completely focused, and multitasks when it's required.
- Jack Dorsey is the current CEO of Block and the ex-CEO and co-founder of X (formerly known as Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk). In an interview, Dorsey endorsed his favorite time management system which is Day-Theming. Every day has a theme. You can read the interview here.
- Elon Musk manages his time effectively with Time Blocking. He divides his day into 5 blocks. The Tesla founder avoids multitasking and believes in focusing on one task at a time.
- Steve Jobs - The Apple founder believed that innovation is the result of denying a thousand things
- Lady Gaga uses the classic tactic to manage time and stress - saying No to whatever doesn't serve her. She is focused on her time and how can she be more productive. She chooses which event to attend and what causes to stand for.
11 BENEFITS OF TIME MANAGEMENT SKILL
- Quality work
- Efficient and powerful use of time
- More time for more projects/reports
- Lesser chances of procrastination
- Boost in self-esteem and confidence
- Enhanced deadline management
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks
- Effective workload management
- More free time to focus on the self
- More breaks during work
- Get more done in less time
My Unique Time Management Tool For You
- A clear idea of the day
- Easy to adjust time as needed
- Keeps you accountable
- Better stress management
- Helps in meeting deadlines
- Shows where and whether you can take up more work
- Free time for yourself
- Easy to follow and track time
- Boosts productivity
- Better work-life balance
- Discipline in personal and professional spaces
How Did I Develop The Hourly Journal
You come up with a solution only because you are facing a problem. That's what happened to me one day last year, in 2023.
Without going into too many details, let's say I was growing into an unproductive person. I was not able to see where my time was flying off to! Because I lacked proper time management, I struggled every single day to manage my time and cross tasks off my to-do lists.
That's when the idea of an Hourly Journal flickered. I wanted to see in what nooks and crannies my time was hiding so I began recording each hour for the next few days. Within a week it was evident where I was lacking and where I could do better.
Today, I recommend the Hourly Journal to my clients who have time management as the goal or one of the goals. Using the Hourly Journal, tracking your time during the day becomes so easy! It's a visual representation of how your day was spent and what changes you can bring in to maximize the benefits of the 'limited edition 24 hours' per day.
Time Management Statistics 2024
- According to Zapier, 35% of employees admitted time management is the biggest challenge to their productivity
- According to WorkFront, 58% of American employees are so busy that they can only manage their to-do list of the day
- According to Voucher Cloud, an employee can only be productive for 2 hours and 53 minutes every day
- According to Hive, women are reported to be more effective at managing work. They receive 54.9% of the work at their workplace, but end up being 10% more productive than men.
- According to PR Newswire, Gen Z generation is more effective at time management
- 50% of employees report chatty coworkers as top distraction
- 81% of employees check their work emails outside work hours
- Investing 12 minutes to plan your day removes 2 hours of wasted time. it results in 25% boost in productivity.
- Work-from-home employees count 1.5 weeks (62 hours) worth of work per year because of fewer distractions
- 64% of people complain about not having enough time and energy to finish their tasks
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