TIME MANAGEMENTTIME MANAGEMENT

Controlling Your TimeControlling Your Time : :

Controlling Your LIFEControlling Your LIFE

Time Management InvolvesTime Management Involves Identifying goals Setting priorities Anticipating possible changes Controlling your life by controlling your time Making a commitment to being punctual Not procrastinating Seeing your plans through to completion Two main ways to control time

Saving it Allocating it with schedules

Where and When to StudyWhere and When to Study

Use a regular study area Study where you’ll be alert Use a library Study difficult subjects first Be aware of your best time of day Use waiting time

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Please click the link and watch the video from Timer 18:23-23:25

1. Prioritize What are your goals? Do important things first. Be realistic.

2. Make a To-Do List List each task and prioritize. Attach due dates. Review and cross off activities.

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3. Use Organizers Something that works for you

Calendars, day-timers, datebooks, electronic organizers, etc.

D2L Calendar Click on the Calendar in your D2L menu

and record assignments, deadlines, tests, papers, and due dates.

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4. Be Flexible Plan for interruptions Don’t plan too much Plan to take breaks

5. Use Down Time Waiting at doctor’s office Waiting for microwave to reheat coffee Between classes

Sticking to a ScheduleSticking to a Schedule

provides greater control encourages relaxation saves time provides freedom increases flexibility

Classes

Sleeping

Eating

Work Schedule

Strategies for SchedulingStrategies for Scheduling

Schedule fixed blocks of time first

Time for errands

Flexibility

Realistic goals

Time for fun

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Schedule for real life

Study 2 hours for each hour in class

Plan for the unplanned

Set clear start and stop times

Avoid marathon study sessions

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Schedule study time wisely

The three-part scheduling planThe three-part scheduling plan

1. The master schedule

2. The weekly schedule

3. The daily schedule

Your Semester Master Your Semester Master CalendarCalendar

Begin with blocking all class and lab times.

Block all other set time obligations. Work Church Club/Organization Meetings

Highlight due date of all exams, projects, papers, home work assignments.

Work backwards from exams and papers and map out study/writing time.

Include regular breaks and leisure activities.

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Weekly PlanWeekly Plan Spend just 30 minutes mapping out the

upcoming week. Ask yourself these questions about the week:

What do I expect to accomplish? What will I have to do to reach these

goals? What tasks are more important than

others? How much time will each activity take? When will I do each activity? How flexible do I have to be to allow for

unexpected things?

Using a Daily PlannerUsing a Daily Planner

Use a “week at a glance” organizer. Enter in due dates and social events

as soon as you can. Review your calendar daily for the

current week and upcoming week. It just takes a moment to review

your calendar and it can help relieve stress.

Changing your time habitsChanging your time habits

Obey your alarm clock- get up ON TIME

Try to be early for class, not just on time

Limit e-mail and Internet time Over-estimate the time required

to do a task Keep a notepad handy- jot

down things you must remember

Quote of the DayQuote of the Day

Set priorities for your goals. A major part of successful living lies in the ability to put first things first. Indeed, the reason most major goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing second things first.“ – Robert J. Mckain