Time_Management

TIME MANAGEMENT. Time management is a process of planning and exercising control over available time spent to accomplish a set of activities bringing about effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. Secondly, time management can be facilitated by using skills, tools and techniques that enhance the completion of the earmarked tasks and goals. Furthermore, time management is considered as a subset of different concepts that include a) project management planning b) attention management and psychological resources to allocate time when conducting task Fourthly, variables that some experts considered includes theoretical foundations. These theories went through different phases when it became the focus of first generation. Clocks and computers were used to measure used time for a task. The second phase saw the development of principles during which planning and adequate preparation based on calendars and appointment books. In the third stage time management was enhanced comprehensive introduction of planning, prioritization, controlling, preparing of papers scheduling including personal organizers, reminder notes were developed to improve time efficiency and effectiveness In addition to the various stages of time management ,some personalities and experts addressed a)getting organized b)protecting available time and reduce or eliminate time wasters c)set achievable focus goals c)refraining from procrastination. Some chronic psychological disorders were found to and poor goal setting were responsible for wastages. Therefore the author(s) suggested a) work priority order b) actionizing goal. Some analytical approaches and techniques were recommended in implementing goals. The writers advised some approaches which include a) going with the flow b) developing a task list which can aid memory and help in the removal of achieved task. Software can be applied to assess and evaluate. In conclusion, time management is very important especially in the present day technology and sophisticated industrial world. The author(s) of time management gave operational definitions of time management and addressed various theories and principles of time management. Facilitators and wastes of time were addresses. Time could be better planned through proper prioritization were also address. Being the essence of everything, time management should be seen to be extremely important.