No
one can dispute the countless benefits technology has brought us. It has
undoubtedly allowed us to connect, perform, improve and leverage our resources
beyond what was once imaginable. We all make daily use of a wide variety of
different tools and devices to make life easier and more comfortable. How many
tools and apps are you currently using to optimize your time? Time management
is a skill you can use in all areas of life: school work, social life, hobbies,
career, family, work and even everyday chores and appointments. Time management
is a broad category that includes prioritization, scheduling, goal setting, and
other techniques to help you be productive and motivated, and to make sure you
have time for everything that is important to you.
The computer, tablet, or smartphone
you’re using to read this very blog post can also provide you with access to
some effective tools for time management and can also be a means of making the
most of your time. An online calendar can help you keep track of your own
appointments and can also help you schedule and coordinate meetings with
others. An added benefit: whether you’re checking your appointments from your
desktop computer, your smartphone, or your tablet, you’ll be able to track your
schedule anytime, anywhere.
Consider using web-based
applications to share documents and collaborate on projects. Each member of
your project team can see the changes and comments made by others. You can also
be sure you’re all seeing the same document, without the hassle of sending
multiple copies of the same document via e-mail.
Have a smartphone? This technology
tool provides e-mail, messaging capabilities, reminder lists, and a calendar
(and, of course, a telephone!) all in one handy tool. Your smartphone comes
with many of these capabilities, but you can download additional apps to boost
your productivity and help you save and manage your time.
