Time Management- What is Pickle Jar Theory? How is this helpful in Time Management? Saving Changes...
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
It reminds you every day to pick a few big important tasks first before you get to fill your time with small but not so important tasks. Saving Changes...
the theory stated that you need to start with the most important and time-consuming tasks.
Think of a pickle jar. The empty jar is your day before you plan to do anything with it, and the rocks are the most important tasks that you need to complete. Don't worry about every little task, like checking e-mails, plan your day based on important ones. Saving Changes...
Susan SchuenemeyerHRIS Coordinator| MO Dept of ConservationJefferson City, Mo, United States
Hello. Pickle Jar theory is a great way to picture/plan the tasks which take up our time every day. The pickle jar is your day and the jar is filled with rocks, pebbles, and sand. The rocks represent large important tasks, the pebbles are the tasks of lesser importance, and the sand represents the smaller, not important stuff that can take up the entire day if you let them. Here is a link to a good explanation of the theory:
Jodi QuillenSenior Project Manager| Southwest Airlines Co.Dallas, Tx, United States
I learned about the Pickle Jar Theory many, years ago in a "7 Habits for Highly Successful People" (Steven Covey) class with a video. The visual demonstration is very effective and enlightening.
