Time Management Techniques

💡Time and management techniques are easy to implement

It can be overwhelming to have a lot of things to do, especially when they all have different needs and actions. Fortunately, there are some great strategies for handling busy and complex workloads. They all differ a bit, and that’s partly because we all have different approaches, and partly because different situations are better suited to a different approach. For that reason, its good to have a few different strategies and use the one that fits best.

Applying good time management techniques can reduce your workload and ensure that you make time for yourself.

Pareto Analysis (a.k.a., the 80/20 rule)
Good for Problem solving and Situation Analysis

Pomodoro Technique
Good for Creative tasks and Avoiding burn out

Eisenhower Matrix
Good for Strategy Sessions and Leadership Roles

Parkinson’s Law
Good for Avoiding Procrastination and Generating need/pressure

Time Blocking Method
Good for Managing Split responsibilities, i.e., work/parenting

Getting Things Done (GTD) Method
Good for Creating focus

Rapid Planning Method
Good for Setting goals and Embedding Purpose

Pickle Jar Theory
Good for Visual thinkers and Concrete thinkers

Eat That Frog Technique
Good for Overcoming obstacles and Chipping away at large jobs