A productivity principle stating that when you pick up a task or item, handle it completely rather than putting it down to deal with later, reducing clutter and mental load.
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Satisficing vs Maximizing in Time Management
Decision strategy of accepting good enough solutions rather than searching for optimal ones. Coined by Herbert Simon, recognizes optimization costs exceed benefits for most decisions. Applied to time management means setting sufficient standards and moving on, saving time for truly important decisions.
Touch It Once (TIO)
Efficiency principle where you handle each task, email, or item only once instead of revisiting it multiple times. Reduces decision fatigue and prevents tasks from lingering in your queue.
Law of Diminishing Returns in Time Management
Economic principle applied to productivity recognizing that beyond a certain point, additional time invested yields progressively smaller improvements, guiding when to stop and move on.
Touch It Once Principle
Productivity principle stating that when you pick up or encounter a task, email, or item, deal with it completely instead of setting it aside for later. Reduces handling time and mental overhead of revisiting items multiple times.
Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) for Time Management
Time management principle stating that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Guides focus toward high-impact activities by identifying which tasks, projects, or activities generate disproportionate value relative to time invested.
Parkinson's Law
Observation coined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in 1955 stating that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. Used in time management to set tighter deadlines and avoid unnecessary complexity.
