Time management is the skill of planning and controlling how you spend your time on specific activities to boost effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, involving prioritizing tasks, setting goals, avoiding distractions, and balancing work with personal life for less stress and more achievement. Key techniques include creating to-do lists, scheduling, using methods like the 4 Ds (Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do), focusing on important tasks first, and minimizing interruptions to make time for hobbies and rest. 

Core Concepts

Planning & Prioritizing: Deciding what needs to be done and in what order, focusing on urgent and important tasks.

Conscious Control: Being deliberate about where your time goes, not just reacting to demands.

Effectiveness & Efficiency: Getting more done in less time and ensuring you're working on the right