3. the first step in using time more efficiently is a. developing a plan. b. limiting recreational activities. c. studying how successful people use time. d. getting to bed earlier.

The answer is A. "Developing a plan."

Before you go through with an action, you have to put careful thought into it. Improving time management skills is not likely to be something that will happen overnight. Therefore, you must come up with some sort of plan to achieve your goal.

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