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- Herausgeber: Stefano Calicchio
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023
Why is it so crucial to manage time effectively? What is the real essence of time management and how can you use time in your favour? What are the latest scientific findings on time management?
In this guide, you will find an intuitive, direct and in-depth explanation of how the mechanics of time management work. When we decide to take control of our time, the impact on our lives can be enormous. However, few people can actually complete this awareness process. Research has shown that effective time management relies precisely on sound strategies of awareness, planning, execution and review.
This guide takes the reader on a journey through four essential steps, highlighting the salient aspects of time management:
- what time management really means and how it can be applied;
- how our mind reacts and adapts to time management;
- how to introduce new time behaviours and habits;
- how to maintain effective time management and how to adapt it to changing needs.
Learning to manage one's time strategically and efficiently is a skill that everyone can acquire, provided they have the right information and put it into practice. This guide is enriched with in-depth self-analysis and practical exercises, offering the reader a complete path to personal growth.
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Stefano Calicchio
TIME MANAGEMENT IN 4 STEPS
Methods, strategies and operational techniques for managing time in your favour, balancing personal and professional goals
Table of contents
Introduction
STEP 1: Fundamentals of time management
Time as a limited resource
Time management models: planning and prioritisation
Delegation and time leadership techniques
Well-being in the context of time management
Step 2: Psychological strategies for time management
Procrastination and its roots
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Self-regulation and self-discipline
The state of flow
Step 3: The Role of Neuroscience in Time Management
The decision-making brain
Neurochemistry of productivity
The Importance of Sleep and Rest
Neuroscientific tools for time management
Step 4: Practical application and time management tools
The creation of a time management system
Planning and periodic review
Advance and proactive planning
An ever-evolving system
Conclusion
Appendix
Appendix 2
Self-assessment test
Solutions
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Introduction
What is time management and how does it work? How can we use time to our advantage? How can we learn and implement time management techniques to achieve added value in our daily lives?
In an era when the demands on our attention seem to be increasing all the time, the ability to manage time effectively has become more than ever a key skill, both in professional and personal life.
The aim of this guide is to provide you with an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to time management, using concepts from business management, organisational psychology and neuroscience. It is not just a list of ideas and tactics, but a structured path from theory to practice, approaching the issue from different angles to give you a complete and holistic view.
In the first part we will explore the fundamentals of time management in the corporate context. We will discover how effective time management can influence not only your productivity, but also your general well-being. We will also see how the principles of resource management and the ROI (Return on Investment) concept of time can be applied to optimise your day.
The second part is devoted to psychological strategies for better time management. We will address topics such as procrastination, motivation and self-regulation, exploring how these psychological factors influence our ability to manage time and how we can use them to our advantage.
In the third part, we will enter the world of neuroscience to understand how the structure and function of our brain can have an impact on our relationship with time. You will learn about the role of certain brain areas specifically involved in planning and decision-making. We will then see how we can use this knowledge to improve our daily habits.
Finally, the fourth part will guide you in the practical application of everything you have learnt. Here you will find concrete tools that will help you create a customised time management system, enriched with practical tips on how to implement these strategies in your daily routine.
The intention is to provide you with a comprehensive and structured overview of time management, enabling you to face the challenges of the modern world with greater confidence and competence.
STEP 1: Fundamentals of time management
In the modern context, time is one of the most precious and often undervalued resources. The digital age has made communication and access to information instantaneous, but it has also created a culture of urgency. Every email, every notification, every meeting seems to demand our immediate attention, and we often find ourselves overwhelmed by deadlines, appointments and multiple projects that risk compromising both the quality of our work and our personal well-being.
While it is common to associate time management with productivity, it should be emphasised that good time management can also contribute significantly to general well-being, the quality of interpersonal relationships and the balance between professional and personal life. When we manage our time effectively, we can reduce the stress and anxiety associated with work overload and create space for activities that give us personal satisfaction and enrichment.
