Time Management
ABSTRACT
Time management is about taking control of one of the most valuable resources we have,
our time.It is an essential tool for stress reduction, success, and perhaps even survival,
especially in today society of increasing demands on a much leaner workforce. This
increasing workload is not hypothetical, but, is in fact, a reality. Time management also
proves to be beneficial to individuals outside of the workplace, given the fact that most
employees have just as many or more demands on their time away from work. Developing
and utilizing good time management skills is key to managing personal stress levels.
Mastering time management skills results in less stress by allowing individuals to regain a
sense of control over their environment. There have been numerous time management
techniques developed over the years. It is really up to each individual to determine which
one best suits his or her needs and expectations. The key to being successful with any time
management technique is that it must be used on a daily basis.
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The idea of time management has been in existence since long back. Unfortunately the
term “Time management” creates a false impression of what a person is able to do. Time
cant be managed, time is uncontrollable we can only manage ourselves and our use of
time.
Time management is actually self management. It interesting that the skills we need to
manage others are the same skills we need to manage ourselves: the ability to plan,
delegate, organise, direct and control.
Time management has been a bigger challenge in today world where life seems to be a
