Monday, March 16, 2009

It is a fact that everybody gets 24 hours a day, but majority of the people complain of
what social scientists call ‘Time Poverty’.· Why is this complaint very common today, compared to the past?· Make your own suggestions to overcome time poverty.
There is no argument against the fact that time is precious. But these days, people complain that they run short of time. This was not so in the past. There are many factors that lead to time poverty, and it could be tackled by taking some wise measures. 45 words
The major factors may range from poor management to laziness and ignorance. First of all, many people do not know how to manage their time. They simply waste time and complain of time poverty. Secondly, compared to the past, many people are engaged in much more activities than what they are able to handle. This is because of the pressures of modern life. Thirdly, people take time in terms of money. This never ending need for money and material greed, make people take up responsibilities far beyond their limits of endurance. Result is what social scientists call time poverty. 90 words
This can be overcome in many ways. First of all, people should know what prioritizing is. They should distribute time according to the seriousness of the issue. For example, a thing that needs immediate attention needs to be done first. Secondly, there should be pre-planning. That is, one should anticipate what is in store, so that one could allocate time accordingly. A third option could be the art of saying ‘no’. Some people take up all impossible jobs and finally they end in time poverty. Finally, it is a good idea to maintain Work Life Balance. 90 words

To conclude, it is right to put that time poverty is manmade. And it is man’s helplessness to manage time that makes him suffer from it. Wiser management techniques will help a person lead a balanced life with enough time for everything; work, life, leisure and the like. 45 words

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