Time management For University Students - egypt

TIME MANAGEMENTFORSTUDENTS

Mr. Chut D'Aleer DengDeputy Cultural Attache South Sudan Embassy in Cairo

TIME MANAGEMENTFor University Students

Learning ObjectivesWhen you have completed this lecture you will be able to define the key concepts associated with Time Management and you will be able to:

• Identify the main obstacles to effective Time Management in your daily role

• Understand the nature of Time Management


Learning Objectives• Understand a range of tools, techniques

and concepts for Time Management

• Use these techniques to build an effective Time Management process that will enhance your productivity and lower your stress

• Explain the benefits of having an effective Time Management process

Questions


How many of you wakes up on time every morning?


Do you finish your assignment on time?


Do you keep up with your schedule?


How many of you have a smart phone


Do you have a time management app which you

always use?


Two Types of people


Two Types of Times


What does the Bible say?


So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, making the best use of your time because the times are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:15-17


Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.Colossians 4:5


Do you want to have it done tomorrow?!!!


Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.Proverbs 27:1


http://biblereasons.com/boasting/

http://biblereasons.com/boasting/

Ok, How about NO Plan at all?!!!


“For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28

The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs

21:5


One day a person came to SOCRATES and said “ I want to talk about your friend something” Socrates said : “ Answer my 3 questions, then you can tell me”

1st: “ Is the news true”. I am not sure. I heard from outside. He replied

2nd: “Is the news good”. No

3rd: “Is the news is useful to me” . No..

Socrates said” If the news is not true, good or useful , I do not want to hear it.


WHAT IS TIME MANAGEMENT• Having a break down of how you

use your time wisely• Time management is the art of

arranging , organizing, scheduling, budgeting, ones time for the purpose of generating more effective work and productivity


GOALS OF TIME MANAGEMENT • To be able to have control over your

life - manage your time, don't let it manage you

• To be healthier and happier (less stress).


PRINCIPLES


PRINCIPLES • Identify "Best Time" for Studying

• Study Difficult Subjects First

• Use Distributed Learning and Practice

• Make Sure the Surroundings are Conducive to Studying


• Make Room for Entertainment and Relaxation

• Make Sure you Have Time to Sleep and Eat Properly

• Try to Combine Activities


BENEFITS


• Efficient• Successful• Healthy• Complete the task on time• Do not over stress yourself• Have time for other things to do


OBSTACLES TO EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT


•TOO MANY THINGS AT ONCE


STRESS AND FATIGUE


ALL WORK AND NO PLAY


UNCLEAR OBJECTIVES


DISORGANIZATION


INABILITY TO SAY “NO”


INTERRUPTIONS


MORE INTERRUPTIONS


PERIODS OF INACTIVITY


PROCESS OF TIME MANAGEMENT


• Pretty straightforward - It needs patience and some effort

• Track Your Time

• Understand your skills and time management habits.


• Carrying around a notepad, and jotting down what you are doing

• Analyze your time logs and determine where you feel you could be more productive


SET UP SOME S.M.A.R.T

GOALS


RULE NO 1

FAILING TO PLANIS PLANNING TO FAIL


S…PECIFIC.


M…EASURABLE


A…CHIEVABLE


R…EALISTIC


T…IMED


• Create Task Specific TO DO Lists

• Prioritize Your Tasks

• Chunk Down Your Tasks

• Stick to the 80 / 20 Rule

• Balance Your Routine


• Be Flexible with Your Time• Set a time limit• Be Inflexible with Setting Time Limits• Organize Yourself and Environment• Sticky Notes or to carry around a Voice

Recorder• Identify Bad Habits

STRATEGIES


Time Wasters • Habits of Procrastination and

Laziness• Trap of “Waiting• Constant Disruptions• Habit of Just “Staying Busy”• Technology Trap• 3 Time Robbing Emotions- Fear ,

Stress and Overwhelm


TIME MANAGEMENT MISTAKES1. Failing to Keep a To-Do List2. Not Setting Personal Goals3. Not Prioritizing4. Failing to Manage Distractions5. Procrastination


• 6. Taking on too Much• 7. Thriving on "Busy"• 8. Multitasking• 9. Not Taking Breaks• 10. Ineffectively Scheduling Tasks



SYMPTOMS OF POOR TIME MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS


• Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by a lack of time

• Studying at hours when you are not fresh and productive

• Not getting assignments in on time.

• Procrastinating • Cramming the night before


TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS


• Keep a time log. • Know what your values are and live them. • Prioritize your list• Learn to say no to what is not in

your mission • Do the best you can now. • Forgive yourself for the past, don't

hold onto past mistakes.


• Get ready earlier than you think you need to.

• Use the time while you are on the phone to do something

• Make up a meal plan and follow it.• Create a before bed routine and

actually follow it


• Stop putting things off.• Reduce the amount of time you spend watching TV.• Need to call someone who really

talks, call when you know you might be able to get off the phone quickly

• Use your body clock• Believe in yourself.


• Keep a calendar at your desk• Don't put it down, put it away.• Continually re evaluate your

system.• Once a week clean out your purse

and organizer.• Always put away whatever you are

using when you are done with it• Believe in yourself.



MR. CHUT D’ALEER DENG

Self Improvement

Time management For University Students - egypt