Everyone wants to be successful and effectively spend his time. Sometimes we do not have enough knowledge to achieve wanted time management success. We do not have knowledge - and we do not have time to study... Magic circle. It' is better to stop your rat race and to think. Time management is important in achieving your success. Your time is your life! Learning time management can take some time, but it will develop your new skills and it can extremely change your life. One of the main time management secrets is that you consciously spend your time and you enjoy it!

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"Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed nothing else can be managed."

~ Peter Drucker

Remember, that learning time management needs much time, efforts and patience. Time management is a complex study - start with one part - set your goals - and develop your knowledge gradually. You will be surprised that with developing this one part you will increase your achievements in others life areas as well. Remember, do not go the wrong way, concentrate, set priorities - and focus on a one thing at one moment. That is the one of the main time management secrets - learn this secret, that will be your first step to your time management success.

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So, if you want to have rich, successful and joyful life - at first you should pay attention to these seven simple Time Management How to-s:

1. Set Your Priorities

What are your goals? Remember that if you don't know where are you going, you will surprised when you arrive to a wrong place. Think carefully what is important for you. Imagine that you are left 6 months to live - what would you do then? Our life is short - every moment is precious. Set your priorities and write them down! Yes! Do not miss this moment - writing your goals is the first step to your success.

2. Divide Your Tasks into Smaller Ones

To build a great wall you need many small bricks. Do not try to do everything at once. Act step by step.

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3. Choose Only One Task to do

Do not try to strap everything at once. One task at a time.

4. Concentration is the Key

Develop maximum concentration. Work less but effectively. Focus on one task - and do your best.

5.Analyze and re-evaluate

Do daily and weekly analysis. What takes most of your time, is it effective, what can be more effective? Ask these questions and optimize your time.

6. Set Time Limits

Set your time limits and follow them. Yes it's important to spend 5 minutes a day to check your mail, but only 5 minutes. Set the alarm and remind yourself when you should start doing the task - and (very important) when you should finish it.

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7. Just Do It

You have set the task, analyzed it, set the time - now it is time to work. So do not waste your time - just work. Separation of working and planning is very important - do not mix them. And do your best!

And remember, everything needs time and efforts. I hope you understand how important to develop your time management habits. These resources can help you to organize your time and develop great time management skills.

Recommended Time Management Books

The 25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques: How to Get More Done Without Driving Yourself Crazy

A no-fluff, easy-to-read compilation of the best advice from the top 20 time management books. Recommendations cover five areas: Focus, Plan, Organize, Take Action, and Learn. Short chapters cover the A to Z of time management from finding out what time means to you to prioritizing, overcoming procrastination, and managing stress and well being. You can read the book from start to finish or zero in on specific areas for improvement.

Time Management: Increase Your Personal Productivity And Effectiveness (Harvard Business Essentials)

The "Harvard Business Essentials" series is designed to provide comprehensive advice, personal coaching, background information, and guidance on the most relevant topics in business. Drawing on rich content from Harvard Business School Publishing and other sources, these concise guides are carefully crafted to provide a highly practical resource for readers with all levels of experience, and will prove especially valuable for new and middle managers. "Time Management" discusses the various options for how to use your time effectively to achieve the best results both personally and organizationally. The topics include prioritizing tasks, scheduling, stress management, and work/life balance.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Productivity trainer and consultant David Allen offers a crash course in basic time management and personal organization. While Allen's reading is a little stiff, his enthusiasm for the topic and his passion for systems comes across loud and clear. Allen's message is concise: Organize yourself to free your mind for greater pursuits. And this simple production makes that daunting task seem possible. It's a quick glimpse at setting goals, clearing clutter, and staying focused. Allen's reading, although one dimensional, suits the nature of the topic, making this worth the time for the effort it will save down the road.

Learn more about time management and self organization:

• 10 Essential Time Management Tips to Get Results
• Precious Quotes about Time
• 21 Secrets for Your Business Success from Self-made Millionaires