Time Management : Set Priorities to Get the Right Things Done

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• Understand the big picture: This
  will help you stay focused and pri-
  oritize better.


• Always keep priorities in mind:
  Unimportant things usually become
  urgent because of bad planning.


• Write things down: Even those with
  steel-trap minds sometimes forget
  important details or items that need
  attention.


• Don’t get bogged down: Prioritize
  your list and focus on the most
  important items.


• Make a list on a computer or digi-
  tal planner: You’ll always be able
  to find it and can update it more
  quickly. If you must cross-out items
  on your to-do list, print out a copy
  and mark it up.


• Remember the real object of time
  management: Use the time you
  have efficiently rather than cutting
  corners to save time at any cost.


• Time management helps creativity:
  Rather than wasting time maneu-
  vering through chaos and disorder,
  good time management opens up