Buddhist Methods of Time Management in the new normal era

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the changing patterns of living and working in unfamiliar situations. Behavior modification in time management to be appropriate based on Buddhist principles found that time management will result in self-management that must have time by allocating time recklessly, without losing consciousness, concentrating, using Yonisomanasikara for flexible planning of work or activities. It took time to study and gained knowledge in order to develop oneself according to the 3 wisdom principles, especially Bhavanamayapanya to be able to resolve problems that arose. It was a familiarity with self-reliance. Time must be allocated according to Majjhimapatipada to create a balance among life, work and rest to be appropriate for the person in order not to cause negative effects on physical and mental health and adjusting the time to be appropriate by accepting the change of time which was Aniccata which was uncertainty of an unpredictable situation so that work and activities could continue continuously. However, time management led to self-management.