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Third in the series on time management. Pranav Rajgopal's unwavering commitment to punctuality is commendable. His time perception is based on comprehending the situational context and planning appropriately. Please read on... 1.        How do you perceive time? I perceive time by understanding the situation and subsequently plan accordingly. Sometimes when there is confusion I tend to postpone things or do it slowly according to my convenience. I prioritise the order in which I have to do my tasks. When it is my official work, I tend to focus 100 percent and try to finish the give task well within the time frame.   2.       Has "being on time" been a challenge for you, and if so, how have you worked around it? Growing up, what tools and aids have you used to understand the passage of time? Being on time had never been a challenge for me. I have always been a disciplinarian and taken immense pride in being punctual since my childhood. On principle, I hate wasting other’s

  Second in the series on time management, Asha Sreedhar speaks of her time management strategies, future planning, self-assessment, tools and aids.   Asha suggests that it would be ideal to comprehend the perspectives of neurodiverse individuals and customize solutions when creating practical time management programs. 1) Can you describe your current time-management strategies or routines? What methods do you find most effective in managing your time? My current time management strategies and routines are following a routine time sheet for my work on weekdays. The method I find most effective is following the outlook calendar for meetings and sessions. On the weekends, if I am going out, I check how far or near is the place and plan the day by checking what time to leave my home as commuting takes time in the city and it is also very difficult to get transport (cabs and autorickshaws) on weekends. The method I find most effective on weekends is my phone with all the apps like Goog

Individuals with autism may struggle with time management due to differences in their executive functioning, sensory impairments, and difficulty understanding abstract concepts. However, there are strategies and approaches that can help individuals with autism improve their time management skills.   This series is an effort to understand time management strategies, preferences, tools, remote work vs. office, challenges and accommodations, when it comes to managing time. In this interview, Viraj Bhat discusses his challenges, specifically procrastination. He also talks about his strategies. What stands out is his respect for other people's time,  not wanting to be idle at office, which speaks volumes of his professionalism.  1. You mentioned that managing time can be a challenge for you? Why do you think so? Yes, it is, when it is unorganised, both in work and daily schedule. Sometimes I procrastinate. Since I am not required to go every single working day. Whatever time I spend at