Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity

1. Present By:
Md. Hasan Imam Bijoy
Student of C.S.E
Email: hasan15-11743@diu.edu.bd
Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2. Myths about Time Management
Time management is nothing but
common sense. I do well in school,
so I must be managing my time
effectively.
It takes all the fun out of life!!!
Time management? I work better
under pressure.
No matter what I do, I won’t
have enough time!

4. Benefits of time management
Efficient
Successful
Healthy

5. Obstacles to effective time management
Unclear objectives
Disorganization
Inability to say “no”

6. Obstacles to effective time management
Interruptions
More interruptions
Periods of inactivity

7. Obstacles to effective time management
Too many things at once
Stress and tiredness
All work and no play

8. What can we do?
Recognize that obstacles exist
Identify them
Employ strategies to overcome

9. Steps to Managing Your Time
1. Set goals
2. Set reasonable expectations
3. Make a schedule
4. Revisit and revise your plan

10. Where to start? Set Goals!
What is Important?
Make your goals specific and concrete. Don’t be
vague.
Set both long-term goals and short-term ones
to support them.
Set a deadline for your goals.
Integrate your goals: school, personal and
career.
Realize that goals change, but know which goals to
stick to!

11. Prioritize
1. Address the urgent
2. Accomplish what you can early
3. Attach deadlines to things you delay

12. Learn to recognize when you’re wasting time.
Decide what you need to do and can realistically do.
Learn how to say “NO” when you don’t have time.
Return calls at your convenience. The phone is a major time killer.
Learn to say “I can’t talk right now. I’ll get back to you.”
Wasting time is often linked to a lack of self-discipline.
Ask yourself, “Do I really need to do this or not?”
Tackle Time Wasters

13. Use your waiting time
On hold
When you are early
At the doctor’s office
On public transportation
Waiting for your vehicle

14. Consider your personal prime time
Morning?
Evening?
Late night?

15. Set goals
Prioritize
Learn when to say “NO”
Use your waiting time
Consider your personal prime time