Time Management

Greek 101

Fall 2012

OutlinePart I: Making Sure Everything Goes Well Counting the Hours Goal Setting and Prioritizing Organizing a Planner

Part II: When Things Go Wrong Saying No Avoiding Procrastination

Counting the Hours 24 hours x 7 days a week= 168 hours Fixed Commitment Schedule Time Log

Counting the Hours: Units and Time 1 unit = approximately 1 hour in class For average grades (C’s), study 2 hours per

unitTo earn C’s in 12 units of

coursework:

12 hours in class +24 hours studying

36 hours total

(That’s about 20% of your entire week)

Goal Setting and Prioritizing Short and Long Term Goals Prioritizing To Do Lists

Priority Levels ActivitiesA Priorities are urgent and must be completed on that day.

B Priorities are important and must be completed within the next few days.

C Priorities are not pressing and can be delayed if necessary.

D Priorities are unimportant and should be ignored until all other priorities are complete.

Organizing a Planner Planner Types What to Include Be aware of busy times Organizational Techniques

Saying No Remember Goals and Obligations Focus on the Relationship Don’t Make it Personal Have an “Although” Offer an Alternative

"Saying yes when you need to say no

causes burnout. You do yourself and the person

making the request a disservice by saying yes all of the time," says

author Duke Robinson.

I never go out on Sundays because

they are study days for me.

Although the party sounds like fun, I

really need to write my paper.

I can’t make it to dinner this Friday. Why don’t we get

together next Friday instead?

Procrastination Why do we procrastinate? Procrastination Busters

Break Down Trick Yourself Get Real Recognize Accomplishments

Final Thoughts Set yourself up for success Be prepared to address challenges

Questions?