Time Management In An Instant

Introduction

In the late 1980s, the phrase work/life balance began to appear around office water coolers and cubicles everywhere. Today, it’s a staple of business books, consulting gurus, and television talk shows. Work-life balance describes the relationship between career achievement (getting ahead, being productive, professional accomplishment, and so on) and personal fulfillment (family, friends, hobbies, contribution, and so forth). But despite all the hype, the last two decades have seen an increase in the average workweek from 43.6 hours to 47.1 hours.

For many people the problem is a catch-22: If you spend more time on your personal life, your work falls behind. But if you spend too much time at the office, your family life and sense ...