5. Purposefulness – Time
Time – an ongoingsequenceof events taking
place
Time – 24 hours– 1440 minutes / day
Time – a measure of life – an Amanah from
the Creator!
10. Ibn Abbas (ra) narrates …
The Prophet (saw) said,
“There are two blessings
which many people lose.
(They are) health and free time
for doing good.” (Bukhari)
11. “I feel sorry for those people who are busy in
play and amusement, roaming around without
any specific purpose, sitting in the market-
place staring at every passer-by and aand
giving their opinion on the rise and fall of
nations.”
•He wrote his first book at the age of 13 and
more than 700 books in his lifetime.
Ibn al-Jawzi
19. We must:
• Understand the importance of time
• Analyze time wasters!
• Be aware of our responsibilities
• Make realistic plans and organize our tasks
• Learn from the example of Prophet (saw)
Lets look more closely
23. What is your responsibility?
Prioritize
Your
spiritual
health
Your
physical &
mental
health
Your family
(parents,
wife,
children
and
relatives)
Your work
24.
25. The Pomodoro Technique
• The Pomodoro technique is a time management
methodology where you work for 25 minutes
followed by a short 3-5 minute break. You repeat
the same cycle 4 times and take a longer break.
• Today, we have more work to do than time on our
hands. People often spend long hours and
complete the work just before the deadline.
• In today’s busy world, the Pomodoro technique is
one of the well known time management methods
for productivity.
26.
27. Dua of Hazrat Umar (ra)
O’Allah! Shower Your blessings on my
property, my time and the provisions
You have given me.
28. Be an early riser!
ProphetMuhammad (Peacebe uponhim)
said“O Allah, blessmyUmmahin its early
hours”.
Thetime after fajr hassomuch‘Barakah’(blessing)
• that you’llbeamazedat howmuchyoucan
achievein theseearly hours.
30. Time Management
• Get organized
• Get structured
• Set short term goals
• Set long term goals
• Use a planner:
• daily schedule and “To Do” list
31. Importance of TM
Allow to
accomplish
more
Leads to more
free time
Advantage of
learning
opportunities
Lowers your
stress
Helps you
focus
leads to more
career success
Work life
Balance
32. Pareto analysis
• This is the idea that 80% of tasks can be completed in
20% of the disposable time, and the remaining 20% of
tasks will take up 80% of the time.
• This principle is used to sort tasks into two parts.
• According to this form of Pareto analysis it is
recommended that tasks that fall into the first category
be assigned a higher priority.
• It depend
33. Pareto analysis
The 80-20-rule can also be applied to increase
productivity: it is assumed that 80% of the
productivity can be achieved by doing 20% of the
tasks.
Similarly, 80% of results can be attributed to 20% of
activity.
If productivity is the aim of time management, then
these tasks should be prioritized higher.
35. Time Consuming by..
Going to office hours
Late sitting
Checking email
Getting coffee
Volunteering
Doing research
Shopping for
groceries
Caring for family
members
Taking a nap
Exercising
Playing an instrument
Attending events
Chatting with friends
Helping a friend
Catching up!
Cultivating a
relationship
Meeting new people
40. Steps- Managing Time
1. Set goals
2. Make a schedule
3. Revisit and revise your plan
4. Set Priorities
41. Avoid the offer to socialize
when you’ve scheduled
work.
Refuse at last minute,
decline but ask later in
week.
Socializing is important
when you don’t have other
things to worry about!
I have a study group
tonight. Are you free
on Thursday?
We are going for Movie
tonight. Are you free ?
Learn to say “No!”
43. Time Management Tips
• Write things down. Don’t rely on memory
• Prioritize your list and Plan your week.
• Spend some time at the beginning of each
week to plan your schedule.
• Carry a notebook.
• Write down those great ideas and brilliant
insights (capture your thoughts).
• Learn to say no.
• Say no to low priority requests.
44. Conclusion
1. Time and management can make you more
productive and reduce your stress level.
2. The Three Steps- Set goals- Make a schedule Revisit
and revise your plan
3. Be tough with your time.
4. Actively avoid time wasters.
5. Learn to say “no” to distractions.
6. Employ a variety of time management strategies to
maximize your time.
7. Relax and enjoy the extra time that you’ve
discovered!