Time Management 101: 15 Tips for Increasing Productivity & Happiness

Time management skills may not come naturally, but once learned will increase your personal and professional productivity & joy

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There is a saying that “Time is the most valuable commodity we have,” and for every commodity that is of value, it needs to be cherished and used wisely. 

Have you ever noticed that on days you stick to and achieve all you planned, you feel happy and more fulfilled? To get the best out of each day, take time to plan your day in alignment with your short and long-term goals. Learning — and applying — time management skills is the secret weapon of highly successful and highly fulfilled people.

A key element of time management is ‘time-blocking’, which means literally blocking out time on your calendar for all the activities you intend to accomplish for the day. 

This includes the obvious, such as meetings or travel, but also assigning