Time Management: What Matters

People have many different goals. Goals are the specific things you want to do within a certain period of time. They should be challenging, but realistic. You may also need to think about the goals of family members and others so you can fit them all together.

You need to set priorities because you can't do everything at the same time.

Having clear priorities helps us do “first things first” instead of spending time on less important things, and then wishing we had done things differently.

Busy parents and people facing change in their lives often have an especially difficult time with management problems. If you are feeling overwhelmed by everything you feel you need to do, it is often helpful to stop and think about what is really important.

Think about your goals in terms of balancing your life; making time for family, friends, work, community, and yourself.

Focus on what you think is important, coordinate this with your family’s goals, and identify actions that will help you reach your goals. These should be your highest priorities.

If you are new at management, it may help to work on one goal and set of priorities at first. Ask yourself, “What really needs to be done”?

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