I initiate by sharing a Quote written by Arnold Bennett...

"We shall never have more time. We have, and have always had, all the time there is. No object is served in waiting until next week or even until tomorrow. Keep going day in and out. Concentrate on something useful. Having decided to achieve a task, achieve it at all costs."  

We can manage our time better by

• Writing down our top priorities for the day.
• Working on one thing at a time and give our full attention to the task in front of us
• Doing the most important thing first and get the hard work done as early in the day as we can
• Knowing when we work best and schedule things you are the most productive

I recommend time managements book by Brian Tracy.. He has also provided good tips in his website (please see the attached links)

http://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/time-management-getting-things-done-hard-work/

http://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/5-must-know-time-management-tools-sense-of-urgency-stay-focused/#ixzz3168z3wR9

Here  again: What is urgent/priority in a non-medical framework given that humans themselves define the rules what should be urgent/priority? Perhaps some people can handle different tasks nearly simultaneously, or not? 

It's important that we develop effective strategies for managing our time to balance the conflicting demands of time:

• prioritizing - focusing on urgent and important tasks rather than those that are not important or don't move us towards your goals;
• organizing your work schedule; list making to remind you of what you need to do when;
• persevering when things are not working out and avoiding procrastination.

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/time.htm

Planning your priority is a good idea. But I think also any persons some time needs free time. This might be not planned program (as mechanics working on/off). Sometimes by an accident events may be changed daily rhythms or change an idea of an investigation.

I think that achieving all of the  goals is impossible, and I should list priorities and make choices.

1) Define a clear objective ;

2) do all you can to reach it, whatever the amount of time or effort it requires ;

3) if necessary go back to 1)

Dear @Sardar, effective time management is the key as well as work-life balance!

http://www.worklifebalance.com/

Let me remind the followers of this thread that there are some good, related threads to yours. Here they are! Many good answers, hints and tips, good suggestions!

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_lifestyles_of_researchers_and_how_do_they_manage_their_time

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Does_your_role_disturb_your_work-life_balance

https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_we_manage_time_effectively_at_work

It's very important to keep balance work-life if you want to achieve your goals. We should work to live don't live to work.

Dear @Sardar, I do recommend the following thread, so many good responses!

https://www.researchgate.net/post/We_are_researchers_but_we_have_other_roles_in_our_workplace_and_roles_in_our_families_How_can_we_optimize_our_time_to_fulfill_all_responsibilities#view=548a8668cf57d79c268b4743

The key to organise and manage your time well is by making wise choices while setting priorities.

Setting the goals and priorities in the most important step. Tracking our time for 1 or 2 weeks  can  also help to use the time efficiently and to minimize the time wasters. 

Multi-tasking is the only way at this moment. Some thing that can burn you or affect your job always finish first. Like recertification or hospital safety exam that seems not so important but can immediately take away hospital previlige will be accomplish first although proposal for grant may be more important. I estimate by covering so many hospital I have to take some where around 25 tests each year to fulfill each hospital's requirement.  Funny thing is the upper level will never care about it and expect we can do all at home. 

Regarding multitasking and time management, 5 effective multitasking tips follow: Plan Ahead,Group Related Tasks,Prioritize, Make a Mental Narrative and Keep the Drive Going. Yes dear @Kamal, prioritizing is the key factor!

There are different opinions regarding multitasking. "Many people have studied multitasking over the last decade, and most of them have come to the same conclusion: Multitasking doesn't make us more productive! Several studies have found that multitasking can actually result in us wasting around 20-40 percent of our time, depending on what we're trying to do.The simple reason that multitasking doesn't work is because we can't actually focus on more than one task at a time. But we think we can – so we multitask to try and get more done."

http://www.timemanagementtraining.com/time_management_training_5-Effective-Multitasking-Tips-from-Time-Management-Courses.html

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_75.htm

In goal setting process, it is important to know what qualities the goals should have. Effective goals should have three important qualities.

The Goal should be SPECIFIC enough so that we know exactly for what we are striving.

A goal must be MEASURABLE. It should have concrete facts. You should be able to answer very specifically, when and how you will know you attained your goal.

A goal must be REALISTIC. Challenging yourself is an important part of goal setting. You want to aim high; however, you also need to be realistic

Dear all, 

Here are eight apps that can help you track how your time is spent.....Regards.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/238430

First time passes and just; what we can really manage are the activities that we do.

According to leading experts in the Time Management (time management), such as Stephen Covey and Lothar J. Seiwert is essential from the end.

As of the end is to have clear objectives at least three years and then travel back by establishing the stepstone (milestones) that represent intermediate achievements.

Establish a reasonable "milestone", the objective you have established. We say that this milestone is 12 months. You factor again and set another milestone, this time in six months. What you need to do personally because in six months you realize this milestone? And in three months? We are approaching. Next stepstone: 1 month.

So in a month you'll have to get to that portion of the lens; carry out the series of tasks that will take you to achieve your goal in three years.

Dear All,

I am a bad organiser however I try to finish my deadline tasks. Regarding the other responsibilities, I do what is the most interesting for me. This interest cannot be expressed in terms of IF. An example: I paint an aquarelle picture every day and listen to classical music. Reflecting is the third thing to do and then the routine scientific work.

I am proud: I am not a barbaric professional scientist as some around me.

STRETCH some more within the available time to VALUE ADD.

Sticking to the time partitioning schedule of work one has made is one very important thing to do in order to stay on course in our time management and performing our jobs effectively. Discontinuity on the schedule has a continuity of disruptions on the proper functioning and effective performance of our tightly scheduled jobs. 

Determination brings passion to work; and therefore the work becomes enjoyable.

By time management . I try to divide my time to weigh the significance of tasks. 

Time management tricks from the worlds busiest people.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3036558/how-to-be-a-success-at-everything/time-management-tricks-from-the-worlds-busiest-people

http://learningfactor.com.au/time-management-keys-from-the-worlds-busiest-people/

As for me, I realize that I can't do all my regular chores. I choose the most urgent, important and the most interesting tasks and do them first. And if I have additional time, I do the rest. But giving the fact, that I have 2 kids, engage in sports, have favorite hobby, usually I don't have additional time. Sometimes I prefer not to think about managing time, because it doesn't let me enjoy the process of doing something...

I follow a strategic framework. The goals have to be commisurated to the resources available today and in the time-spam covered by the hypothetic plan. During the practical application of the work and instruments, it needs the monitoring of the partial results at the different degrees of acquisition. Immanent is the continuous improvement of the capabilities of the whole staff through the valorization and the motivation of the individuals and of the group. The keyword is to concile brief, medium and long terms objectives.

Good time management means choosing what you want to get out of your life and then pursuing those goals. Hence an effective time management is needed. But how to do that? By making  my time management goals clear, realistic and manageable with small steps to get there.

To summarize, all we have to do is: (1) Manage our time effectively to achieve set goals and, (2) Maintain good balance in our personal and professional life. 

We should use our abilities and skills in order to: 

set priorities and manage your time to meet deadlines,

set and achieve goals,

effectively organize your daily actions,

make smarter decisions faster,

uncover better options,

work in a team or build one,

prevent burnout..."

Do not forget connections between stress management and time management! Links follow!

http://www.time-management-guide.com/

http://www.time-management-guide.com/time-management-skills.html

http://www.time-management-guide.com/stress-management.html

I make a  to-do list  and order the expected tasks for the day with the most important ones  at the very top of my list. 

Three things you cannot recover in life i.e., 

• Word after it is said.
• The Moment after it is missed and 
• The TIME after its gone. 

plan, follow and control your daily schedule