The Importance of Time Management

Everyone’s time is valuable, whether you assign a dollar value to it or not. Poor time management skills can cause a lack of sleep, unhappiness, and worse – STRESS. Just the thought of having too little time to complete work is enough to make most people go crazy!

There are many ways of improving time management – such as writing a schedule, prioritizing, adjusting your sleeping patterns and downloading productivity apps. I even wrote a blog post all about Time Management Tips for Bloggers & Entrepreneurs here if you want to check that out. However, if you don’t fully understand why time management is important, you may not have the motivation to change. 

That’s why you need to look at the big picture. The importance of time management is real – here’s why:

Reason #1. It improves your self-discipline
Let’s face it, if you have good time management skills, the chances are that you’re highly self-disciplined. You’re the kind of person who stops procrastination dead in its tracks and drives forward to achieve your goals. This self-discipline improves other areas of your life too, from your career to your relationships. In other words, the better you get at time management, the better your self-discipline will be. This will make you more successful at meeting goals in all areas of your life.

Reason #2. It improves the quality of your work
By having self-discipline, you will manage your time effectively and space out your work while keeping your regular sleeping routine. You need a good night’s sleep if you want to produce quality work; good time management skills will help you get the rest you need.

Reason #3. Winding down is essential
If you want to have enough time to unwind, relax and prepare for the following day, good time management is essential. You need to know how to organize your work times and your break times to recuperate mentally and physically after a long day’s work.

Reason #4. It reduces stress
I don’t know about you guys but stress is always at the forefront of my life. When you don’t feel as though you have control of your time and are always frantically working to meet deadlines, it’s highly likely that your health is suffering. Time management skills can help to reduce or even eliminate stress. Good time management skills will make you more productive, helping you to meet your deadlines and lowering your stress levels. When I’m less stressed, I function 100x better.

Reason #5. It helps your personal relationships
Good time management skills are essential to having strong and productive relationships. The more free time you have to spend with your friends and family, the better your relationships will be. You’ll make better decisions, have better ideas, and people around you will notice. Stronger personal relationships will enhance all aspects of your life.

Reason #6. It helps you become more successful in your career.
Time management is the key to success. It allows you to take control of your life rather than following the flow of others. As you accomplish more each day, make more sound decisions, and feel more in control, people notice. People in life and/or business will come to you when they need help or get things done. And that increased exposure helps put you in line for advancement opportunities.

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