A Study on Pertinence of Time Management For Productive and Balanced Life

Exploring the Impact of Time Management on Physician Well-being in a Changing Healthcare Environment

Abstract

Time is our most preciousresource. It cannot be bought, saved, or stored. The management of time istherefore essential for a productive and balanced life. Using time managementprinciples helps improve the quality of life for an individual by settingpriorities and making choices, thus giving the individual a feeling of controland the ability to achieve reasonable goals. While the majority of individualswho practice the art of medicine are motivated and effective in theirendeavors, most physicians lead stressful lifestyles. In the new health-careenvironment, physicians are faced with a new set of burdens.