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Manage Time Like Money

Time Management – Priorities

Imagine your time as a stack of coins. Each morning, you wake up with a full purse — and by nightfall, it’s empty. The goal isn’t to wish for more coins, but to spend each one where it matters most.

What is Time Management

Time management means planning, organizing, and deliberately controlling how you spend your time to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

In practice:

The Language of Time Management

Core: productivity, daily planning, time blocking, scheduling, task management, goal setting, focus management, work-life balance.
Techniques: Pomodoro, GTD, Eisenhower Matrix, OKR, SMART goals, batching, deep work, routines.
Problems: procrastination, distractions, overwhelm, lack of focus, missed deadlines, overcommitment.
Tools: planner, calendar, notebook, to-do list, timer, Kanban, bullet journal.
Results: efficiency, effectiveness, goal achievement, less stress, more output, consistent progress.

Self-Assessment

Test your habits — score Yes/Sometimes/No and then tap See My Score.

How good is your time management?

Answer honestly. The more “Yes”, the stronger your current habits.

  1. 1. I start my day knowing my top 1–3 priorities.
  2. 2. I finish most tasks I plan for the day.
  3. 3. I distinguish important work from urgent noise.
  4. 4. I spend time on high-value outcomes, not busywork.
  5. 5. I track progress visually (planner, calendar, board).
  6. 6. My planning time is short and focused.
  7. 7. I set deadlines and stick to them.
  8. 8. I review my day to capture lessons and plan tomorrow.
  9. 9. I say no to tasks that don’t align with my goals.
  10. 10. I feel in control of my time most days.

Toolbox

Principles and Tools

PrincipleTool
Prioritize what matters mostOKR Card
Set clear goalsProject Postcard
Plan before you startAlpha Routine
Time-block your dayTime Blocking + Timer
Limit multitaskingFull Day Project
Use deadlinesDay Planner
Track progressOKR Card + 7-Day Calendar
Say no to low-value workOKR Card
Review and reflectOmega Routine
Build routinesAlpha & Omega Routines

Flashcards

Flashcards

If time management boiled down to one word, what is it?
What daily habit saves hours later?
Best way to protect deep focus?
What to do with low-value tasks?
Evening checkpoint name?

Next Steps

  1. Get a simple notebook and pen.
  2. Pick one tool from the toolbox and use it for a week.
  3. Retake the assessment weekly or monthly to see progress.