Time management Today in a speaking club we were discussing the topic of time management. We started by discussing a quote that says that time management is life management. I agree with it and I feel that one’s satisfaction with life depends on how efficiently they apportion their time and how well they’re able to prioritize. So if you fail to manage your time or fritter it away, you let your life go down the drain and you’ll regret it in the end. Then we discussed the most popular time eaters such as social networks, Youtube, computer games, and so on. It was interesting to know that teenagers don’t think their time is squandered on the above-mentioned distractions merely because they are having fun there. I mean, I feel that there’s a generation gap because my generation tends to equal social networks to idling away. Another point for discussion was time management techniques. It’s crucial to get your priorities right, otherwise, you could end up wasting all your time on the so-called urgent things instead of really important ones. Some people find keeping a to-do list helpful and they recommend to list no more than 3-4 goals per day, as it helps to prevent burnout and eliminate procrastination or just to avoid getting overwhelmed. Moreover, targets should be realistic and time boundaries are advised to be set as it enables them to allocate time efficiently and not to fall behind. In my case, goal setting never works. I’ve never managed to stick to my to-do list and I’ve failed both short-term goals and long-term ones. Next, we turned to the problem of procrastination. Many people suffer from a curse of perfectionism therefore they tend to put work off or leave it till the last moment, thus getting even more stressed. The tip was not to be overly perfectionist and to cut yourself some slack. They say it also helps to “eat a frog” which is the most unpleasant task first thing in the morning. As for me, I procrastinate a lot, maybe because of boredom. I mean, being pressed for time is stressful but exciting at the same time. All things considered, time management is an essential skill that has to be acquired to enjoy your life to the fullest.