Time Management & Pareto Principle

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to time management, the Pareto Principle, and practical planning strategies highlighted in the lecture notes.

Time Management

The process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities for maximum efficiency and productivity.

Personal Productivity

The amount of useful output an individual produces in a given period, often increased through effective time-management techniques.

Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

Concept stating that roughly 80 % of results come from 20 % of activities, guiding focus toward the most impactful tasks.

20 % Activities

The high-impact tasks that generate the majority of your desired results; the primary focus for effective time management.

80 % Results

The bulk of outcomes produced by a small portion of your efforts, illustrating the payoff of prioritizing key tasks.

Effective Time-Management Benefits

Advantages such as doing the same work in less time, earning more, lowering stress, improving health, and enjoying more family and leisure time.

Daily Planning (10-Minute Rule)

Spending at least ten minutes each day mapping out tasks and goals to stay organized and focused.

“A” Goals

Top-priority objectives that deserve attention first because they yield the greatest results.

Master Goal List

A comprehensive record of all long-term and short-term goals reviewed at least weekly to ensure alignment and progress.

Schedule

A structured timetable you set and follow for tasks, calls, and activities to maintain control of your day.

Best-Use-of-Time Check

The habit of continually asking, “Is this the best use of my time?” to stay aligned with high-value activities.

Next-Day Action List

A list of goals and tasks created at the end of each day to ensure a proactive and organized start tomorrow.