The Interdisciplinary Chronicles 131

Whether it's a personal emergency, a business crisis, or a global event, how you manage your time can be the difference between success and failure.

In many African countries and other parts of the world, the culture of time management is often overlooked—even by top government officials. Yet, effective time management is crucial. It’s the process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities. Mastering this skill allows individuals to accomplish more in less time, reduces stress, and paves the way for career success.

Interdisciplinarity—where researchers, students, and professionals connect and integrate various disciplines, professions, or technologies—cannot thrive without a strong emphasis on time management. This complex process requires careful coordination and effective use of time to succeed.

As we prepare young people for the future, teaching them the art of multitasking, staying organized, and remaining productive is essential. These are not just skills but necessities that every professional, in every career, will need. Time is the only resource that, once lost, cannot be regained.

Practical tips to master your time:

1. Know how you spend your time: Track your activities to understand where your time goes.
2. Set priorities: Focus on what's most important, and tackle those tasks first.
3. Use a planning tool: Utilize tools like calendars or apps to plan your day efficiently.
4. Get organized: Keep your workspace and tasks in order to minimize time wasted on searching for things.
5. Schedule appropriately: Allocate sufficient time for each task, considering your peak productivity hours.
6. Delegate: Don’t hesitate to get help from others; delegation is key to effective time management.
7. Stop procrastinating: Tackle tasks immediately instead of delaying them.
8. Manage time-wasters: Identify and eliminate activities that do not contribute to your goals