Time management is one of the most important skills in competitive programming contests, as you often have a limited amount of time to solve several problems. The first step to efficient time management is to quickly scan through all the problems at the start of the contest and identify the ones that seem easiest. Prioritize solving these problems first, as they will give you quick points and build confidence. Once you've solved the easy problems, move on to the more challenging ones. It's important to strike a balance between spending time coding and debugging. If you spend too much time debugging a single problem, you might miss the opportunity to solve other problems that you could have handled more easily. A good rule of thumb is to set a time limit for each problem—if you're stuck on a problem for too long, move on and come back to it later. Another key factor is to be familiar with your coding environment and know how to implement algorithms quickly. Prewriting commonly used algorithm templates or memorizing important functions can save valuable time during the contest. Finally, practice regularly under timed conditions to get used to the pressure of working within a limited time frame.