본 연구의 목적은 시간을 관리할 수 있는 존재로서의 인간과 효과적 시간관리의 전략에 대하여 연구하는 것이다. 논문 연구의 방법은 문헌연구를 중심으로 하여 이론을 제시하고, 효과적 시간관리의 방안으로 활용 가능한 프로그램을 5단계에 걸쳐서 단계적으로 소개함으로써 실용성을 적용하였다.
본 논문의 독창성은 ‘인간은 어떤 존재인가?’라는 질문에 대하여, 인간을 시간과 연관시켜 인간에 대한 학명(學名)인 ‘호모 크로누스’를 신조어로 소개했다는 점이다. 본 논문의 학문발전 공헌도는 시간에 대한 학명을 제시함으로써 국내·외적으로 다수의 학자들이 중요한 연구의 주제로 삼을 수 있고, 시간활용의 중요성을 깨닫는 사람들은 자신의 시간을 더욱 가치 있게 활용하도록 자극받을 수 있다는 관점에서 파급효과도 클 수 있다. 본 논문의 연구의 범위는 시간에 대하여 포괄적으로 언급한 후에, 시간관리를 철저히 할 수 있는 프로그램들을 5단계로 제시하고, 연구자가 직접 실행하여 확인한 2개 프로그램의 결과를 분석하는 것으로 국한할 것이다.
본 논문의 공헌점은 첫째, 시간에 대한 연구를 심화시켰다는 것이다. 둘째, 시간의 중요성과 연관된 성경의 본문(엡 5:15-16, 골 4:5, 행 1:7)을 제시하고 있다는 점이다. 셋째, 효과적 시간관리를 위한 전략으로 기초단계인 1단계에서 최고단계인 5단계까지 실행 가능한 프로그램들을 구체적으로 제시하고 있다는 것이다. 추가적으로, 성공적 시간관리를 위한 20단계의 구체적 방법들이 영문초록에 소개되는데, 이 내용들은 시간을 효과적이고 성공적으로 관리하려는 사람들에게 시사해 주는 바 크다.
The purpose of this academic paper is to investigate not only a person as ‘Homo Chronus’, but also the effective strategy of time management. The method of studying this paper is to deal with reference books and the researcher presented five-step programs so as to train those who find the strategy of effective time management.
The originality of this academic paper is to introduce a new concept regarding the following question: What kind of being is human? A new academic answer to this question is ‘Homo Chronus’ which the researcher made as a new concept and terminology. The concept ‘Homo Chronus’ means that each person can manage time, utilize time and create time as an intellectual being made in the image of God.
The scope of this academic paper consists of not merely explaining the theories concerning time, but also presenting from the first step of the programs to the fifth. The contribution of this academic paper is as follows: First, the researcher dealt deeply with the issue of time. Secondly, Ephesians 5:15-16 in the New Testament are presented in order to emphasize time management. These verses are related to the issue of time. Third, five-step programs are introduced so that many people may utilize for the strategy of effective time management.
We can think of time as a resource. A resource is something that lies ready for use. Also, time is a tool that can be drawn upon to help one carry out results. But time is not like other resources, because one cannot buy it, sell it, rent it, borrow it, lend it, store it, steal it, multiply it, or manufacture it. All people can do with time is to spend it. Time is not only free but also equitable. Everybody receives exactly the same amount of time each day.
For effective time management, Merrill E. Douglass asserted twenty steps to successful time management as follows: First, clarify your objectives. Second, focus on objectives, not on activities. Third, set at least one major objective each day and achieve it. Fourth, record a time log periodically to analyze how you use your time and keep bad time habits out of your life. Fifth, analyze everything you do in terms of your objectives. Sixth, eliminate at least one time waster from your life each week. Seventh, plan your time. Write out a plan for each week. Eighth, make a to-do list every day. Ninth, schedule your time every day to make sure you accomplish the most important things first. Tenth, make sure that the first hour of your workday is productive. Eleventh, set time limits for every task you undertake. Twelfth, take the time to do it right the first time. Thirteenth, eliminate recurring crises from your life. Fourteenth, institute a quiet hour in your day. Fifteenth, develop the habit of finishing what you start. Sixteenth, conquer procrastination. Seventeenth, make better time management a daily habit. Eighteenth, never spend time on less important things when you could be spending it on more important things. Nineteenth, take time for yourself. Twentieth, develop a personal philosophy of time.
If one wants to effectively utilize time, he or she needs to decide the priority of a task, deal with procrastination, and learn to anticipate deadlines.
Laura Vanderkam introduced eight steps for the process of time creation as follows: First, log your time. Second, create your “list of 100 dreams. Third, identify your core competencies. Fourth, start with a blank slate. Fifth, fill in your 168 hours with blocks of core-competency time. Sixth, ignore, minimize, or outsource everything else. Seventh, fill bits of time with bits of joy. Eighth, tune up as necessary.
