# Stop Wasting Time - 5 Time Management Skills to Master ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tpB3BMlNrno/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=0s) - This video is the third in a three-part series about time management. [(00:00:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=8s) - The first video in the series discussed five useful mindsets for time management. [(00:00:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=15s) - The second video in the series covered five time-wasting activities to eliminate. [(00:00:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=19s) ## 1. Prioritisation [(00:00:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=37s) - People often claim they lack time, but in reality, the task at hand isn't a high enough priority. [(00:01:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=67s) - Setting goals is crucial for prioritization, as it provides direction and allows for reverse engineering of priorities and actions. [(00:01:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=111s) - Employing methods like "daily adventure" (identifying the single most important task for the day), setting "side quests" (smaller tasks in areas like health or relationships), and conducting weekly reviews can significantly enhance prioritization skills. [(00:02:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=149s) ## 2. Time Blocking [(00:05:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=337s) - [[Timeblocking | Time blocking]] involves scheduling blocks of time in a calendar for important activities, encompassing work and personal life. [(00:05:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=346s) - Level two time blocking advances from scheduling appointments to organizing all daily activities, including work, commutes, and personal tasks. [(00:06:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=394s) - Time blocking can enhance freedom and joy by ensuring time allocation for priorities like health, work, and relationships, while revealing open blocks for relaxation and hobbies. [(00:07:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=436s) ## 3. Focus [(00:08:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=501s) - Focus is a skill that can be learned and developed with practice. [(00:08:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=522s) - Single-tasking, or focusing on one thing at a time, is crucial for improving focus and managing time effectively. [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=571s) - The ability to focus during work hours can prevent work from spilling into personal time, allowing for more dedicated time to hobbies and activities outside of work. [(00:10:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=619s) ## 4. Follow-Through [(00:11:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=676s) - Follow-through, the act of doing what one commits to, is a rare but valuable skill. [(00:11:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=680s) - [[Timeblocking | Time blocking]], making a plan and scheduling time for specific activities, is an important aspect of time management, but it's only effective if followed by action. [(00:11:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=705s) - Accountability, whether through a friend, personal trainer, or public commitment, can significantly improve follow-through by providing external motivation and reducing reliance on willpower. [(00:13:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=787s) ## 5. Energising Your Work [(00:14:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=888s) - Time is not always the limiting factor when it comes to productivity; energy levels often are. [(00:14:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=898s) - It is possible to change your approach to work to make it more energising. [(00:15:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=924s) - Three strategies for making work more energising are play, power, and people. [(00:15:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpB3BMlNrno&t=928s)