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•  Measurable: Measure the progress of your goal both in terms of quality and
                   quantity. Setup milestones to achieve your goal. For example, to clear medical
                   entrance, passing the test series conducted weekly with good grades is important.                  T
                   So, keeping a check on that will help you focus on good results at the end.             A    R
                 •  Achievable: Focusing on short-term goals to achieve long-term goals will make   S  M
                   them achievable For example, playing cricket at school level, then interschool,
                   state, and interzones will help you to make a position in the national cricket team.
                 •  Realistic: Goal should be realistic and should be within your reach. For example, waking up early in the morning
                   and practising for two hours everyday to improve the skills of playing cricket will be a realistic approach to win
                   the match at different levels.
                 •  Time Bound: Goals should be time bound with a start date and an end date, otherwise, they lose their importance.
                   For example, Winning matches at different levels in initial years of life will help.


                         Time Management and Its Importance


                 Time Management is the ability to utilise your time effectively so that you are able to do the required task at an
                 appropriate time. It helps you focus better on important tasks, which leads to better efficiency. It gives you a feel
                 that, you are never running out of time. You are able to finish your work with less effort, and make the most of the
                 limited time you have got.

                 Understanding the importance of time management and making it a part of your lives will help you to:
                 •  Finish your work on time.               • Not waste time doing unwanted things.
                 •  Make short-term goals.                  • Measure your goals.
                 •  Put efforts to achieve them.



                              Brainy Fact


                      Stephen Covey: Author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey popularised time management
                      principles such as prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance and using a time  management matrix.


                 Four Steps for Effective Time Management


                 Manage your time wisely to be in tune with the pace of your studies and your classes in school. If you follow four steps
                 for Effective Time Management then this will help you achieve your short-term goals and long-term goals in life.
                 •  Organise: Systematic arrangement in your work will help you save time in looking for misplaced things. It is
                   always a pleasure to work with no clutter on the desk at all times. This will help you track your data and work
                   related to it in an organised manner. Some people are born with this skill and some have to put an effort to plan
                   day to day activities to avoid last minute hassle.
                 •  Prioritise: Everything cannot be important at the same time. So arrange your list of work in the order of their
                   importance. This will align your work well, and will bring confidence in your performance.
                    Write down the deadlines for projects, or for tasks that are part of completing the overall project. Check your
                   submission deadlines, and start working on the assignment whose deadline is close.
                 •  Control: Having control of your time spent on different types of activities will help you live the life of your
                   choice. If you plan your day well, it will improve your productivity. Do not waste time on things which are of no
                   importance, and will mislead you from achieving your day to day targets.
                 •  Track: Keep a track of your time you spend in your daily life. This way you will waste less time on unwanted activities.
                   You will be able to analyse the level of achieving your short-term and long-term goals at the end of the day.
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