The importance of time can never be underestimated especially as a “Grinder”, you can only achieve and reach the peak of success by understanding time and time management.
Time, according to Merriam Webster’s dictionary means the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues. Time management is the process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities. Good time management enables an individual to complete more in a shorter period of time, lower stress, and leads to growth in all facet of life.
Effect of poor time management
- The lack of proper time management gives room for waste, you will realize that you have used quality time to engage in insignificant things, even if you are doing the right thing, you will lose time wasting more time on the project, your ability to multi task will not be effective due to time wasting.
- Your reputation is at stake if you can’t keep to time and deadlines, because if you lack the trait for time management, you will be seen in the corporate world as incapable, unreliable and lazy.
- Poor time management causes loss of control on your visions and goals which can contribute to higher stress levels and anxiety.
How to manage time effectively
- Set goals that are achievable and measurable, make sure the goals you set are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.
- Prioritize your engagement on importance and urgency. Avoid frivolities as it will end up in time wasting, do the Important and urgent task right away, be meticulous with your time by scheduling when to do the next important things based on your order of importance.
- Remove non-essential task from your schedule, determine what is significant and what deserves your time as these will give you more time to focus on more important task.
- Have a time limit to all your engagements so as for you to be constantly aware of time, also to quicken whatever task you are doing while achieving the result within your scheduled time.
Importance of time management
- Time management reduces stress.
- Time manage allows you to focus.
- Time management enhances productivity.
- Time management allows you to work smarter.
“Grinders”are “goal getters” and on the quest for greatness and fulfillment, time management is essential, so if you want to be a successful Grinder start managing your time effectively.
