Time management
Big Five Personality Traits
Understanding your own personality traits related to organization and procrastination can lead to better time management strategies.
Anchoring
Avoid anchoring your expectations on previous timeframes and allocate time based on the task's complexity.
SWOT Analysis
SWOT analysis can help individuals manage their time better by identifying time-wasting activities (weakness), recognizing opportunities for increased efficiency, and understanding external threats to their schedules.
Correlation-Causation Fallacy
Recognizing the correlation-causation fallacy can help you allocate your time more effectively by not assuming that a correlation between time spent on a task and success necessarily implies causation.
Hilbert's Paradox of the Grand Hotel
Topic: Deep understanding of infinity and its types - Understanding the value of time and making more efficient use of it.
Sorites Paradox
Assessing task components and their relationships can help optimize time allocation.
The Ship of Theseus
Assessing task components and their relationships can help optimize time allocation.
Law of Deminishing Returns
Allocating time to essential tasks without over-optimizing and losing flexibility.
SMART Goals
Setting achievable deadlines for tasks can help manage time more effectively.
Monty Hall Problem
Topic: Deep probability Understanding - Allocating time to tasks based on the probability of completion and the importance of each task.
Ikigai
Knowing your Ikigai can help you prioritize your time and energy on activities that align with your values and passions.
Optimism Bias
Understanding optimism bias can help you allocate time more effectively, anticipating potential delays or complications in your schedule.
Pessimism Bias
Understanding pessimism bias can help you allocate time more effectively, anticipating potential successes or completed tasks in your schedule.
Clustering Bias/Illusion
Knowing clustering bias can help you allocate your time more effectively, without assuming that a series of completed or delayed tasks reflects a pattern.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Knowing the sunk cost fallacy can help you prioritize tasks more effectively, without being influenced by the amount of time already spent on a particular task.
Framing Effect
Understanding the framing effect can help you prioritize tasks and activities more effectively.
Gambler's Fallacy
Recognizing the gambler's fallacy can help you avoid overestimating your productivity based on recent accomplishments.
Loss Aversion
Understanding loss aversion can help you prioritize tasks and activities more effectively by considering the potential gains and losses associated with each option.
Ikea Effect
Be aware that you may overvalue tasks you've completed yourself, and prioritize tasks based on importance, not just personal investment.
Depth-First Search
DFS can help you prioritize and complete one task or responsibility before moving on to the next, leading to increased productivity.
Eisenhower Matrix
Balancing daily activities to maximize productivity while minimizing stress.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Prioritizing tasks and activities based on their relevance to personal needs and goals.
Pareto Principle
Focusing on the 20% of tasks that yield 80% of the desired results, increasing productivity.
Johari Window
Prioritizing tasks and setting goals based on personal preferences and strengths.
Maslow's Hammer
Experimenting with different productivity methods, like the Pomodoro Technique, rather than sticking to a traditional to-do list.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
Resist distractions and prioritize tasks that contribute to long-term goals.
Five Whys
Determining the reasons behind procrastination or inefficiency to improve productivity.
Occam's Razor
Focusing on a few essential tasks can improve productivity rather than multitasking.
10-10-10 Rule
When prioritizing tasks, consider how each choice will affect your schedule and stress levels in the short, medium, and long term.
The Four Chronotypes
Bears should tackle their toughest tasks before midday, while Wolves should schedule deep work later in the day.
Similar Situations
Eisenhower Matrix
Project Management: Ensuring timely completion of projects by addressing urgent and important tasks first.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
Mental health: Prioritize self-care and stress management for long-term mental well-being.
Placebo Effect
Personal Finance: Utilizing the placebo effect to develop a positive attitude towards money management and financial success.
Wardley's Pioneers, Settlers & Town Planners
Product Development: Identifying pioneers for ideation, settlers for development, and town planners for market integration enhances product lifecycle management.
Big Five Personality Traits
Leadership: Being aware of your own leadership style and the personalities of your team members can lead to more effective leadership and team management.
Dunning–Kruger Effect
Starting a Business: Many entrepreneurs overestimate how easy it is to succeed. Recognizing this helps with better preparation and risk management.
Hedonic Treadmill
Coping with Setbacks: Understanding that the impact of negative events fades over time can provide comfort during tough times, encouraging resilience and a focus on recovery.
Bandwagon Effect
Workplace decisions: Understanding the bandwagon effect can help you make more rational choices in the workplace, considering the unique needs of your organization rather than following popular management styles or practices.
10-10-10 Rule
Self-Care: When making choices about self-care activities, consider the immediate relaxation or enjoyment, the benefits for stress management and mental health in the medium term, and the long-term effects on overall well-being.
Pareto Principle
Relationship building: Investing time and effort in the relationships that provide the most support and satisfaction.