Productive life management from "summary" of Swami Vivekananda: On Life to Budget by Dilip Datta

Spending time wisely is key to a productive life - that means understanding our goals and motivations, setting achievable targets and also having enough down time to refresh ourselves.

Respecting ourselves and our capabilities is essential for effective life management – underselling yourself disrupts productivity and leads to more stress and overwhelm.

Establishing realistic boundaries between work and leisure time is essential for ensuring balance. Working and playing hard will only take us further away from the fulfilled life we seek.

Being mindful of where our energy goes each day, such as how much of it is taken up by media and technology versus outdoor activities, is crucial in powerful life management.

Self-improvement calls for cutting out the things in our lives that weigh us down and keep us from reaching our full potential, whether they’re harmful relationships or bad habits.

Making lists can be a great way to manage productivity. For instance, writing out daily tasks that need to be done and working through them methodically ensures that nothing gets forgotten and helps maintain focus.

Prioritizing the most important things first when it comes to achieving our goals enables us to make real progress without wasting time on unimportant matters.

Stepping back from commitments now and again should never be seen as a sign of failure – on the contrary, it gives us the chance to catch our breath and come back stronger.

Taking regular breaks throughout our days allows us to rest and refuel so that when it comes to tackling important tasks, our minds are fresh and ready.

Learning to delegate whenever possible allows us to shift our focus onto our own personal interests and objectives and frees up more time to do the things that we really enjoy.