The possible loss of a job, noise, change of surroundings, relationships going bad, fear, problems with other people and even the things that we imagine can cause stress. Aside from identifying the things that causes stress, stress management will include a good introspection on how we cope with it. Using our recognized coping mechanism that is helpful is a good start towards stress management. It may be worth the while to observe realistic cycle plans and cyclic time frames. - Identify time wasters to use time more effectively. - There are routine problems and there are the unexpected problems. A good part of meetings are fire-fighting issues that could also be avoided. It will also be very useful if one looks at the way time is being spent and make the necessary adjustment from there. In these instances, pressure mounts and the anxiety is heightened. Confidence Knowing that a task is undertaken and well done results to approval. Effective people are confident knowing their worth and being recognized for it. Energy levels are increased Well-organized and effective people avoid clutter resulting to clearer thinking. Time management skill is either acquired through experiences or learned from formal settings but whatever the case may be, time management skill involves planning, and sticking to it. Like all skills, time management skills are learnable, it may also one of your most important. Good time management skill gives you better control of your life where balance on personal, career, studies and family are achieved. Most projects when started will start smooth enough. Immediately afterwards something discouraging happens. Ask any businessman for example. Most businessmen will tell you that no matter how well or bad the plan was in starting out, there usually is an initial success followed immediately by problems. And yet it may be discomforting to notice that managers themselves are big contributors to inefficient time use for lack of respect to the time of their subordinates. This is why a good time management program has to encompass every level of the workforce. Reinforcing those that are working and being prepared to make even drastic changes when the need is there.