A quick recap of key concepts

As emphasized from the start, the primary objective of this course is to empower you with the skills necessary to master the basic elements of time management.

Our goal is to enable you to apply these principles in a manner that is both convenient and highly effective for your unique circumstances. By doing so, you will be able to achieve remarkable results in enhancing your productivity in the shortest possible time.

With this goal in mind, we introduced you to:

• the six basic time management concepts you learned about in this course
• the reasons why we considered them important
• the reasons why we presented them in the order in which they appeared in the course

The course began with goal setting, which represents the starting point in efficient time management. More precisely, you learned to focus on setting S.M.A.R.T goals and objectives. We chose to start with this because it was like setting your destination for a trip. If you don’t know where you want to go, you won’t know where to start. Therefore, it was essential to learn this very clearly right from the beginning.

We continued with prioritization through the decision matrix. While you will always have a multitude of actions and activities to complete, not all of them will help you to the same extent in achieving the goals you set in the previous step.

It is important to determine what has priority and what does not. This way, you will not spend your energy on efforts that lead anywhere but the set destination – or maybe in the end they will lead you to the destination but not at the desired time.

Once you have established your goals and set your priorities, we move on to basic planning. The elements of this concept will help you draw the general lines of your schedule in the longer or shorter term depending on what you aim to achieve. As the name indicates, we taught you how to use simple, basic elements such as to-do lists, calendars, and someday tasks, which will help you get the most out of your available time.

Advanced planning techniques was the stage in which we deepened your planning. You learned about methods – namely, time blocking and SWDH – to make short-term planning more efficient. Their importance stemmed from the fact that your long-term plans depend on what is happening now. Therefore, you must use the present time as well as possible, so that you can benefit from increased time availability in the future.

The next step was learning how to act on the plans – that is, to respect them and adjust them according to your needs and any situations that arise because…life happens 😅. The best way to do this is through time tracking. We explained what time you should be tracking according to the established goals, as well as the entire time tracking process, which is very simple but of utmost importance in the efficient management of time.

Additionally, we’ve shown you how simple it is to invoice your billable hours when you keep track of them through time tracking or planning in an app.

Later, we moved on to time accountability, the element that will help you determine if you are acting effectively in terms of time management as a whole. For this, you’ve learned how to balance planning vs. time tracking and find out what you must do to leave no task behind.

At the end, we gave you some tips and tricks that will help you become efficiently effective in terms of time management.

Time Management Skills Self-Assessment

We recommend using this form to assess your time management habits and pinpoint areas for improvement. Think of it as a self-awareness exercise and a practical move toward enhancing your time management skills. This tool will empower you to seize control of your schedule, enhance your productivity, and attain a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Additional resources and Ongoing support

Your journey toward improved efficiency and productivity has just begun, and we’re excited to offer you even more resources.

Visit our productivity blog on planarty.com for a wealth of additional materials. Dive into super-interesting and useful articles providing crucial insights into time management. Explore various online calculators to fine-tune your routines. Find practical examples to elevate your productivity.

• Sleep calculator (online calculator) – A simple yet powerful tool to optimize your sleep and boost your energy levels, allowing you to tackle your daily tasks and achieve your goals with greater efficiency.
• Time blocking templates (Google sheets and downloadable templates) – Various templates for weekly and daily tasks.
• The SWDH system template (Google sheet and downloadable excel sheets) – A time-efficient way to organize your tasks. You can access this tool as a Google Sheet or download it as Excel spreadsheets.
• Online Time Card & Timesheet Calculator (online tool) – also include timesheet templates for various time intervals: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, Semi-Monthly, Daily & hourly.
• The week number of a specific week in a selected year (online tool) – makes it easier to plan long term
• Takt time and Cycle time calculator Takt time and Cycle time calculator (download – excel sheet) – temporal dimensions of the production process that help us take the necessary measures to ensure the maximum performance of our production operation and to easily meet our customers’ expectations.
• Vacation and Holiday tracking (download – excel sheet) – useful to track the accumulated paid time off (PTO) and also the PTO that has been used or consumed.
• Daily timesheets for freelancers and Detailed timesheets for billing (download – excel sheets) – used to record the presence and professional activity during a working day

But that’s not all! We provide ongoing support through our Facebook group, where you can connect with like-minded individuals passionate about efficient time management. Share experiences and tips and learn from a community that shares your goals.

Need more personalized assistance? Reach out to us via email (course@planarty.com) for any additional details or information you might require to become more efficient and productive. Whether it’s about planning or time-tracking, invoicing billable hours or seeking guidance on improving your workflow, we have you covered.

Continue your journey toward exceptional time management and remarkable productivity. Your success story starts right now!

Congratulations on completing this Time Management course! 🎉

Your commitment to mastering this essential skill is commendable. We hope the course has equipped you with valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your efficiency and productivity.

Remember, effective time management is a continuous journey, and you’ve taken a significant step forward.

Apply what you’ve learned, stay organized, and enjoy the positive impact on both your personal life and your professional life.

We’re proud of your achievement and wish you continued success in effectively managing your time!