Time management

Presented by Sunil Devadiga

Opening: Give Evidence...

• Introductory Tape

The Clock and the Compass

• Clock – Commitments, appointments, schedules, goals, activities

• Compass – vision, values, principles, mission, conscience, direction

Generations of Time Management studyFirst generation – “reminders”. “Go with the

flow”, but try to keep track of things. (simple notes and checklist)

Second generation – “planning and preparation” (calendars and appointment books)

Third generation – “Planning, prioritizing, and controlling” (organizers, planners)

Urgency Addition

I•Crises•Pressing Problems•Deadline driven projects

II•Preparation•Prevention•Values Clarification•Relationship, building•True Recreation•Empowerment

III•Interruptions, phone calls•Some mails or reports•Some meetings•Many proximate, pressing matters• Popular activities

IV•Trivial busywork•Some phone calls•Time wasters•“Escape” activities•Excessive TV

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A million dollar question!

How do we find time for

enhancing our ‘SQ’ or spiritual intelligence?

When

•24 hours are not enough, with

so much to do.

• We are all racing with time.

• We are living in a competitive world.

A demonstration

The Big Rocks first

Lets fill in the same ingredients in reverse order…

WHAT ARE THE BIG ROCKS ?

Our opinions are product of our

• paradigms and perceptions

• conditioning

• environment

• upbringing

• society

• persons whom we associate with, etc.

Vedas point out human life is meant for

• athäto brahma jijïäsä

SELF REALIZATIONor

GOD REALIZATION

Prahalad Maharaj in Srimad Bhagvatam instructs• One who is sufficiently intelligent should

use the human form of body from the very beginning of his life to practice the activities of devotional service.

• The human body is most rarely achieved and although temporary like other bodies, it is meaningful because in human life one can perform devotional service.

Statements

• Mission Statement

• Vision statement

My Mission Statement

Simple living and high thinking are the tools required to live a healthy and god centered existence. I am striving for such a balanced life with my family and friends. In my professional life, I make a constant effort to provide a high level of accountability and help the company meet its commitments by providing enthusiasm, integrity, creativity, and dedication. Spiritual knowledge has provided me an impetus to educate my family, my friends and the community at large the importance of nourishing the soul in order to live a happy life.

Balance and Synergy Among the 4 needs

Physical Social

Mental Spiritual

Stakeholders (Roles)

Krishna (God)

Office pressure

Running 3 times a week & Evening

chill time

Spiritual Involvement

Personal soft skill growth, Bhakti shastri

Friday hanging out time

Temple Administration and

SSPT

Spouse

Stakeholders (Roles)

Mission

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Role 1

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Questions