Time Management for Newbies

Learn how to turn interruptions into productivity with intelligent laziness, and master time management using the Eisenhower matrix, batching, and the eat that frog technique.

Apply the Eisenhower matrix to prioritize tasks across four quadrants, and learn polite, time-saving techniques to end meetings on time.

Batching is intelligent laziness that blends tasks into scheduled blocks. Learn language during coffee, make calls on the go, delegate simple tasks, brainstorm during workouts, and batch email checks.

Start your day by tackling the most uncomfortable task first, the eat that frog technique, inspired by Brian Tracy's time management principles and the Eisenhower matrix.

Set priorities using the Eisenhower metrics and cultivate smart scheduling with daily habits; write down tasks, plan quick 10-minute actions, and follow up on commitments to improve time management.