Individuals who practice good time management are able to better achieve goals and objectives, and do so in a shorter length of time.

Ability to realize goals

Managing time well leads to more opportunities and less time wasted on trivial activities. Good time management skills are key qualities that employers look for. The ability to prioritize and schedule work is extremely desirable for any <a href="https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/finance/corporate-structure/">organization</a>.

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<h4> </h4>Making and following a task schedule reduces anxiety. As you check off items on your “to-do” list, you can see that you are making tangible progress. This helps you avoid feeling stressed out with worry about whether you’re getting things done.

Stress relief

After considering the benefits of time management, let’s look at some ways to manage time effectively: <img src="https://cdn.corporatefinanceinstitute.com/assets/time-management-tips-diagram.png"> <h4>1. Set goals correctly</h4>Set goals that are achievable and measurable. Use the SMART method when setting goals. In essence, make sure the goals you set are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. <h4>2. Prioritize wisely</h4>Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency. For example, look at your daily tasks and determine which are:<ul><li>Important and urgent: Do these tasks right away.</li><li>Important but not urgent: Decide when to do these tasks.</li></ul>

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Good time management gives you extra time to spend in your daily life. People who can time-manage effectively enjoy having more time to spend on hobbies or other personal pursuits.

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Lively illustrations and fun, accessible text provide an account of the history of time and the evolution of keeping time, from following the sun and the moon to the huge clocks we use today.

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Time to read a book. Time to wash dishes. Time to do this or that. You say things like this every day, all the time. But there was a time when time itself was undefined--no one knew the difference between a minute, an hour, or a day. Then people started creating tools to measure time. First they used the big stuff around them--the sun, the moon, water. Soon after, using the knowledge they got from their natural time-telling tools, people began to build clocks--huge clocks unlike the ones we use today. They also used their knowledge of the sun and moon to create calendars made up of months and years. Now, centuries later, we have clocks all around us. We can easily figure out how long a month is. But it took many years of tinkering and inventing to perfect the art of telling time. You could take a few moments now to read all about time. If you have a minute, that is. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Informational Texts)

Bruce Koscielniak is the author and illustrator of several books for children; he is also a musician who has played the violin and jazz guitar for many years. He lives in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts.

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