With all of the conveniences of smart phones, computers and the web in today’s modern world, it’s easy to feel pressed for time and overwhelmed. It seems that all of the conveniences we have at our fingertips haven’t really alleviated work or provided us with the freedom we so desperately need and want. Most of us are “on” 24/7, and it’s taking a toll on our relationships, work and health. Our bodies, emotions, minds and spirits are suffering, which causes many of us to look for time management solutions to ease the pressure.
My experiences personally and as a business consultant have shown me that time is not the enemy and the idea of “time management” is an illusion. Many of the clients with whom I have worked over the years are looking for a “magic bullet,” a time management approach that will allow them to be productive and happy while getting more and more accomplished each day. While there are certainly tips available for making our days more productive, that magic bullet doesn’t exist. Neither does the idea of time management.