Introduction
Time management is explained intelligently in the 7 habits of highly effective people (7HHEP). You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/3viT0lm (👈 affiliate link) I have clarity on the connection between proactivity and time management.
If this is your first time reading my blog, thanks for stopping. I am presently reading 7HHEP. Writing a book review as I go along helps me remember the important points.
This is blog number 3.5 on this book review. I advise reading the previous blog (number 3). It will help you understand and give context to this write-up. Read it here: https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/05/07/how-to-practise-effective-self-management-put-first-things-first/
Quick Links
- Generations of Time Management
- Self-Management And Balance
- What is Urgent?
- What is Important?
- Time Management Matrix
- Quadrant 1 Important and Urgent
- Quadrant 2: Important and not urgent
- Quadrant 3: Not Important and urgent
- Quadrant 4: Not important and not urgent
Generations of Time Management
There are 4 generations of time management: 
- Notes and checklist
- Calendars and appointment books
- Goal setting and daily planning
- Self-management and balance
Self-Management And Balance
The fourth generation of time management, self-management and balance, recognises that time management is a deceptive term. The issue is not to manage time but to manage ourselves. This goes hand in hand with focusing on preserving and enhancing relationships.
We spend time in 4 ways, doing the
- Urgent
- Not urgent
- Important:
- Not important
Urgent and important define our activities.
What is Urgent?
- Requires immediate attention
- acts on us
- usually visible
- insist on action/presses on us
- right in front of us
- we react to urgent matters
What is Important?
- Has to do with results
- it contributes to your mission/your values
- has to do with high priority goals
- Important matters that are not urgent requires proactivity
Time Management Matrix
Quadrant 1 Important and Urgent
We all have a few of these in our lives. However, some people build a house in this quadrant and live here. Quadrant 2 only commands 10% of their time. This means they do not practice Habit 1: Proactivity.
Quadrant 2: Important and not urgent
This is the epicentre of effective personal management. Building relationships, long-term planning, preparation is included in this quadrant. People who spend time here are opportunity-minded and practice proactivity. https://lifeofadocpreneur.com/2021/04/03/proactivity-first-tip-on-how-to-be-highly-effective/
Quadrant 3: Not Important and urgent
Irresponsible people spend 90% of their time here 😂
Quadrant 4: Not important and not urgent
Irresponsible people spend 90% of their time here 😂
Take home message: Study the time management matrix in this blog post. Which quadrant do you spend 90% of your time in?
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