A time robber is something that
prevents us from completing more important and productive tasks. Time robbers
are activities that absorb lots of time without producing equivalent benefit
for the efforts employed. Interruptions, lengthy meetings and routine tasks
(that could be delegated) are some of the most common time robbers we have to
face. To control time robbers we need to employ techniques such as avoiding the
activity, shortening the time we spend on it, or simply eliminating it
altogether. The following is a list of classic time robbers. Review the list
and highlight those you have difficulty with.
Big
problem for me
Often
a problem
Seldom a problem
Planning and organizing
1 Not setting
SMART objectives