ed to fill in the “open” times by working down through the priority listing of unscheduled events. Such budget, if used wisely, will maximize returns on time investment. When a commitment calls a dilemma: Either postpone the lower priority items or let go the work undone. Another useful tool is the “Year-at-a-Glance,” a one-page diagram on which all 365 days of the year appeared. One way to contract this diagram is to divide a page half and then plot six months of days on the left-hand side without flagellating. A well- disciplined person must learn to say no to numerous opportunities and demands.A second tool is a list of objectives, goals and standards for the year that includes some endeavors that involve fixed dates. It will include other endeavors that must bear fitted into open times. It is these goals and standards that prove so useful in weeding-out lower priority endeavors, helping to say no to new opportunities, new requests and new invitations.Long-range plan can be laid out by following the same procedures. A person’s annual plan should harmonize with the long-range plan. A supervisor with the subordinates might plan by month, quarter, semesters or summers. (Douglas: 1980)Steps to successful Time management 1.Clarify your objectives. 2.Focus on objectives, not on activities. 3.Set at least one major objective each day and achieve it.4.Record a time log periodically to analyze how to use your time5.Analyze everything you do in terms of your objectives. Find out what you do, when you do it, why you do it. If the answer is nothing, then stop doing it.6.Eliminate at least one time waster of our life each week.7.Plan your time. 8.Make “things to do” list every day. 9.Schedule your time every day to make sure you accomplish the most important things first. 10.Make sure that the first hour of your workday is productive.11. Set time for every task you undertake.11.Take the time to do it r...
