Not Time Management - Self Management
What does the expression 'time management' really mean? In
considering that no one can ever hold time back or force it on
or even attempt to make it stand still, the expression is really
a misnomer. No one can manage time; it is impossible to manage
something over which you have no control whatever. You just
cannot win.
Can you imagine what utter confusion there would be if we all
had the ability to organize time to suit ourselves? Think of
this, there would be no use for clocks and time would never be
synchronized. Worst of all, who would determine whether it is
early or late? Thank Goodness, time is common to all and must be
used as it passes. We can control our clocks and set them to
whatever hour we wish, but that does not have any effect
whatever on dear 'father time.'
It would be much more appropriate to make good use of passing
time if we learn to manage ourselves. We must not think in terms
of time management. Time waits on no one, so organize your life
so that you will not be left behind. Adjust your schedule of
work through self improvement, set appropriate goals and try to
work within a specified time frame as time passes.
In today's fast moving pace, you had better be able to adjust
yourself to keep up with what's going on around you. The
successful people have all learned how to make use of the time
afforded them. They are the ones who have succeeded in business
or sport or whatever they had set their minds to until they
became achievers. If they had attempted to manage time instead
of working toward their goal and making use of time as it
passed, they would never have reached the pinnacle of their
ambition.
You can become highly productive if you identify the areas in
which you need to focus your attention, do some goal setting,
and conduct yourself in the manner appropriate for your success.
You must decide on how long you intend to spend on a certain
project and make every effort to stick to your decision. Be
prepared to abide by your own rules.
Too often we set goals and make resolutions that we never even
attempt to bring to fruition. During our negligence, time
marches on.
You must awake and arise, put on your running shoes and do your
utmost to be on time by organising the things that are necessary
to bring about your desired result. Do not try to finish the
race before you even begin. Forget about time management; do not
even consider competing with time; it is ageless, it never gets
tired and when you are old and decrepit, time will still be
marching on.
Keep in mind that to make the best use of your hours, you must
learn the management of yourself. Self management is a lifelong
challenge; when you cease to do this, you cease to be
productive.
You must know what you really want and do all you can to change
your habits. Assess yourself honestly and you will be amazed at
the traits you discover. Then make every effort to make the
changes you think necessary for your success. If you cannot make
a clean break, do it in stages and keep focussed on your goals.
A word of caution, do not discuss this with anyone. Do not
expect them to sympathize with you or give you encouragement.
All you will get is criticism. This is your own little secret;
keep it that way and be determined to continue to make the
change in your life. Others will see the change in you soon
enough.
You will get much more done in much less time because instead of
fighting a losing battle with time management, you will be
exercising personal management as you learn how to organise
yourself.