A very happy new year to you. Every new year we start with a promise. Promise to do better, promise to be better. This year, give yourself permission to take a different approach. Instead of a New Year resolutions , Create an action plan for Success. Whether we assign a dollar value to it or not, time is valuable to us. Think about it: How much of your typical work week do you spend stressed about not having enough time to complete a task or reach a goal? You can’t technically manage time as time is uncontrollable and continues to pass. You can’t slow down or stop time, and everyone has the same amount of time. What you can do, though, is control how you use your time and time management is what helps you use your time more effectively. Here are some strategies you can use to overcome the obstacles that are affecting your ability to manage your time.

1 Set Clear Goals for Yourself

You will want to accomplish many things in your time. You must be able to determine what those effective goals are and make sure vour efforts are always directed towards their achievement. Effective goals should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable Realistic and Time-based.

2. Prioritize

It is wise to periodically make a list of the tasks that confront you and prioritize them: Determine from the list the things you think are most important to accomplish. Delegate any tasks which you feel that it can be accomplished better by others.It makes sense to delay things that are not due when you are overburdened. A good leader knows when to concentrate on the important and
eliminate the rest.

3. Organize

As you prioritize tasks and set deadlines, you will want to organize your plans and actions. Using a planner with a calendar and plenty of space to make notes for daily activities, contact information, and "to do" lists. You will find this to be an indispensable tool for managing your time. Using a computer / time managing apps also helps in organizing your time.

4. Being Able to Say "n0" when it is Appropriate

As a leader, you will find you are called on to do much more than you have even been asked to do before. When you learn to say "NO" you are not closing the door on your responsibilities, but rather you are making sure that you can meet your commitments and
accomplish the maximum possible in the time available to you.

5. Make Good Use of your "Waiting Time"

You can utilise the time you spend commuting on a train or bus, at the doctor or dentist office for your appointment, time you spend on a plane, waiting for your plane, or the time you spend waiting for your baggage, etc. You can use them as opportunities to accomplish routine tasks that are necessary, but don't require large periods of time.

6. Concentrate

Concentrate completely on the current task. Concentration can be difficult when you have a lot on your mind. Your time will be better spent if you are able to focus on your goal and tune out interruptions.

7. Use your "Personal Prime Time"

Everyone is different. when you plan your tasks, think about your own "prime time" the time you can concentrate on the more challenging tasks when you are at your best.

8. Celebrate

Celebrate the achievement of your goals to maintain a healthy balance in life between work and play. Reward yourself when you complete a task. If you have worked in a team by delegating some tasks to others, reward the efforts of all involved.
Time Management can be as informal or as detailed as you want to make it. Develop a Plan to fit your own needs-be flexible throughout time and tailor it as your needs change.

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