<P> Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity . It is a juggling act of various demands of study, social life, employment, family, and personal interests and commitments with the finiteness of time . Using time effectively gives the person "choice" on spending / managing activities at their own time and expediency . </P> <P> It is a meta - activity with the goal to maximize the overall benefit of a set of other activities within the boundary condition of a limited amount of time, as time itself cannot be managed because it is fixed . Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects, and goals complying with a due date . Initially, time management referred to just business or work activities, but eventually the term broadened to include personal activities as well . A time management system is a designed combination of processes, tools, techniques, and methods . Time management is usually a necessity in any project development as it determines the project completion time and scope . </P> <P> The major themes arising from the literature on time management include the following: </P> <Ul> <Li> Creating an environment conducive to effectiveness </Li> <Li> Setting of priorities </Li> <Li> Carrying out activity around prioritization . </Li> <Li> The related process of reduction of time spent on non-priorities </Li> <Li> Incentives to modify behavior to ensure compliance with time - related deadlines . </Li> </Ul>

The steps of the time management system in order are