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Success, Stress, and Time Management:

A Holistic Approach to Well-being and Achievement

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly must be carefully managed and
competitive world, the concept of success is often invested where it will yield the
misunderstood and narrowly defined by material greatest returns.
wealth, high grades, or prestigious positions. Yet, in our
journey of life, it is essential to understand that true In a world that is in a
success goes beyond external markers. Real success constant state of flux, it’s easy
encompasses personal growth, inner fulfillment, and the to often feel overwhelmed by
ability to maintain balance, especially when faced with hectic schedules and deadlines,
the pressures of modern life. but by adopting strategic time
management techniques, this Nidhi Chaudhary, Principal,
At the core of this understanding is the sense of chaos can be significantly CRPF PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI
recognition that success is not just an outcome; it is a reduced. We can start by prioritizing our tasks. Stephen
process—one that requires effective time management, Covey’s Time Management Matrix is an excellent tool
resilience in the face of stress, and a deep commitment that teaches us to focus on tasks that are important but
to nurturing your mental and emotional well-being. As not yet urgent, allowing us to work proactively rather
Stephen Covey said, “The key is not in spending time, than reactively. By planning ahead, setting realistic
but in investing it.” Learning to manage time wisely is goals, and adhering to a structured schedule, one can
one of the most critical steps toward achieving both our significantly enhance productivity and reduce the stress
goals and maintaining a healthy, balanced life. caused by last-minute rushes.

The Role of Time Management in Success : Additionally, avoid procrastination, which often
leads to heightened anxiety. As Mark Twain humorously
One of the most crucial skill in your pursuit suggested, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning,
of success is effective time management. Properly and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the
organizing your time can reduce stress, increase day.” Tackling the most challenging task early in the day
productivity, and allow you to strike a balance between provides a sense of accomplishment and allows one to
academic commitments, personal aspirations, and social approach the rest of the work with greater confidence.
responsibilities. Charles Buxton insightfully observed,
“You will never find time for anything. If you want time, Managing Stress: A Key to Success
you must make it.” Time, like any valuable resource,
While effective time management can help
alleviate some stress, it is equally important to understand
how to manage stress itself. Stress is a natural part of life,
however, our response to it can make all the difference.
Hans Selye, the renowned endocrinologist, observed,
“It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.” This
means that while we cannot eliminate stress entirely, its
effect on us can be controlled.

One of the most effective ways to manage stress is by
practicing mindfulness and self-care. Taking regular
breaks, engaging in physical activities, and nurturing our
mental health are essential practices that contribute to
long-term success. As Anne Lamott wisely reminds us,
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for
a few minutes, including you.” Our mind and body need

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