Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort.Some people view time management as a list of rules that involves scheduling of appointments, goal settings, thorough planning, creating things to do lists and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.But there is more skills involved in time management than the core basics. Skills such as decision making, inherent abilities such as emotional intelligence and critical thinking are also essential to your personal growth.Personal time management involves everything you do. No matter how big and no matter how small, everything counts. Each new knowledge you acquire, each new advice you consider, each new skill you develop should be taken into consideration.Having a balanced life-style should be the key result in having personal time management. This is the main aspect that many practitioners of personal time management fail to grasp.Time management is about getting results, not just about being busy. In my book Quick Tips for Busy Women I discuss practical tips to increase your productivity and how to overcome your overwhelm. If you haven't yet definitely check it out :  https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Tips-Busy-Women-Confusion/dp/1633900428/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489672878&sr=8-1&keywords=quick+tips+for+busy+womenPersonal time management should not be so daunting a task. It is a very sensible and reasonable approach in solving problems big or small.A great way of learning time management and improving your personal life is to follow several basic activities.One of them is to review your goals whether it be immediate or long-term goals often.A way to do this is to keep a list that is always accessible to you.Always determine which task is necessary or not necessary in achieving your goals and which activities are helping you maintain a balanced life style.Learning to say "No". You actually see this advice often. Heed it even if it involves saying the word to family or friends.Pat yourself at the back or just reward yourself in any manner for an effective time management result.Try and get the cooperation from people around you who are actually benefiting from your efforts of time management.Don't procrastinate. Attend to necessary things immediately.Have a positive attitude and set yourself up for success. But be realistic in your approach in achieving your goals.Have a record or journal of all your activities. This will help you get things in their proper perspective.These are the few steps you initially take in becoming a well rounded individual.What steps will you take starting today?