CS114 Unit 2 Seminar

Time and Stress Management

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• I am here to answer questions and help you.

• Email: dsmith4@kaplan.edu• Phone: 617-325-4515• AIM – itprofdavid• Other IMs dsmith4@kaplan.edu

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Late Policy Clarification

• I expect Assignments/Projects to be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday .

• I accept late Assignments/Projects at anytime during the term.

• IF you email me letting me know that a project will be late and the reason, I will not deduct points for lateness.

Resubmission Policy

Assignments from Units 3, 4, 6, and 8 may be resubmitted under the following conditions:

1. The original project was submitted on time.2. The original project earned a grade lower than

49 of 60 points.3. The resubmission should submitted to the Unit

drop box of the project. – Example, a resub of a Unit 4 project goes in

the Unit 4 Dropbox not the current week's Dropbox.

Extra Credit Papers1. From the link on the first Seminar

page, download and carefully read the case study.

2. Respond to three of the questions on the second seminar page in a Microsoft Word Document.

3. The response to each question should be written in full sentence in 75 to 125 words.

Extra Credit Papers

4. Save the completed file as <yourname> Unit <#> extra credit

5. Send your file to me as an attachment to an email message. Do not submit to a Dropbox.

6. For the Subject Line use: Unit 2 Extra Credit

Questions on Help,

Late Assignments, Resubmissions,

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Time and Stress Management

Readings - Learn how to manage stressors

• Time management tools and Strategies• POP–Plan, –Organize,–Prioritize your daily activities.

Time Management as a Balancing ActTip 1: Complete tasks right away -- make a

decision on what to do and do it.Tip 2: Get rid of unnecessary "stuff."Tip 3: Save some time for yourselfTip 4: Ask for help when you need it.Tip 5: Avoid the guilt trip.

Replace the guilt with pride that you are on a path to accomplish your goal of GRADUATION.

Time and Stress Management

• POP – Plan, Organize, Prioritize• Say NO• Delegate • Take time needed.... don't Rush• Break big jobs down to smaller tasks -

sequencing steps

Critical Thinking

Use critical thinking skills to make decisions about how you choose to spend your time, and then stick with your decisions!

Effects of stress

• Chronic pain• Isolation from friends and family• Anxiety• Depression.

Stay focused on task. Stay healthy.

Ineffective Ways to Deal with Stress

• Take a Nap• Self-medicate by taking drugs

or alcohol• Take out frustrations/anger on

Family and Friends

Good Stress vs. Bad StressEustress vs. Distress

• Stressors - –Degree -strength or power of the

stress– perception)

• Take action to deal with stress

Basics Steps of stress control

1. Practice Time Management Strategies.

2. Pay attention to physical health.

3. Develop and use relaxation skills.

Time and Stress Management

• 10 minute rule – An approach to "dreaded tasks"

• Evaluate Time use• Limit distractions• Get Sleep, Healthy Diet, Exercise Regularly• Take breaks when needed... 50-10 not 10-

50

Thomas H. Holmes Social Readjustment Scale

• Major stressors in our lives• Look at life changing events• Even positive things can cause stress– Vacations, – Getting a new job– Receiving a Promotion– Buying a House

P L A N S

• P Prioritize tasks and Activities• L List in Priority Order• A Act beginning with Highest Priority• N Note the Completion of Items

(Use a Check List)• S Sequence –

Break down large tasks to small steps and do in order.

Assignment Time management + organizational skills

1. First Complete the Time Estimator http://fudgelink.com/gen/TimeEstimator.html

2. Download and Save Template3. Fill in the requested information–Complete Sentences - Paragraphs–Save as: <YourName> Unit 2 Project and

Submit to Unit 2 Dropbox• .

Case of Brent

• Full-time software engineer• Married with two children• Dropped out of college - bad grades lack of

motivation• Years later he is now back in school• Two courses in First Quarter.

Case of Brent

• Brent's Time Problems–8 to ten hour work days–Community League Soccer Coach–Active in Children's Activities

• Brent's School Situation– Thinks of a Unit as one task to be completed– Struggling to find time for school work– Submitting projects late

Brent's Other Issues

• Missed deadline– spent three hours in doctor's office with

sick child

• Has all or nothing approach to work• Missing sleep• Feels overwhelmed • Has frequent headaches

Questions about Brent's Case

What are some of Brent’s sources of stress? What is the connection between stress

management and time management? What long-term effects might Brent experience

if he does not learn how to cope with the stressors in his life?

Questions about Brent's Case

How can Brent become more effective at managing his time? What techniques would be beneficial for him?

What stress reduction techniques might you suggest to Brent?

How important would a support system be in this case study?

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Contact Information:David M. SmithEmail: dsmith4@kaplan.eduAIM: itprofdavid617-325-4515Office Hours Wed: 1-2 7-8 pm