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Time-bound — A SMART objective should have a timetable, indicating when the goal must be
completed. This inspires us to take action in order to fully achieve our objectives.
Non-example: “I want to write a book someday.”

Example: “I will write 500 words every day and complete the first draft of my novel in six months.”

T ime Management

Anita has always been lazy. Her mother has tried several times to explain the importance of time. However,
Anita never listens. One day, Anita won an online coding competition and was asked to collect her prize from
the organiser’s office the same day. She, however, didn’t bother and only went to collect her prize the next
day. Alas! It was too late, the prize had no value for her. The value of the prize was only equivalent to movie
tickets the previous day.
Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend your time well and do whatever you
want. An example of good time management skills is to finish your homework immediately after school so that
you can watch TV later or play with your friends.

Time management is a thinking skill that helps you:

get things done on time
make a daily schedule
accurately estimate how long it will take to complete chores
submit assignments and do homework before or on time

don't waste time postponing activities

Steps for Effective Time Management
Following steps help in effective time management:

1.
Set goals
correctly
7.
Plan 2.
ahead Prioritise
wisely

Time
6. Management
Remove non Tips
essential 3.
tasks Set a
time limit

5. 4.
Organise Take breaks
yourself between
tasks

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