BIG, BAD Productivity Myths

BIG, BAD Productivity Myth #3: Attend a time management class.

 

I have heard it said that "If you want to waste time, go to a time management class." Though some people can and do benefit from time management instruction...there is an equal (and possibly larger) group of people that do not benefit...to the extent that time management courses can even be counterproductive.

 

Why are time management classes helpful to some and not at all helpful to others? 

 

The answer is simple: because there is no one right way to manage your time. You do not have to follow a particular time-blocking chart or module scheduling to be successful. The key to being responsible with your time is to find the method that works best for you. Maybe multi-tasking and dealing with interruptions/crises as they come is your most efficient method. Maybe taking on tasks one-by-one and scheduling each component of your day is more comfortable for you. Either way, it's your best way of managing time that matters...not someone else's.