Free Write

Even the dreariest, most awful weeks aren’t bad twenty-four hours a day. Think of a few things that have happened this week that you’re grateful for.

Please write until I tell you to stop. You will turn this in.

Planner Check!

After today, this form will be in your folder in the box.

Please place your completed journal entry for this week in the “IN” folder on the front table.

Be honest! The goal of this exercise is to help your fellow students succeed at this project. If you do all the assignments on the Planner Handout,

you will get an A on this assignment. This assignment is worth 15 points per week for a

total of 150 points.

PL ACE Y OU R P ORTF OLI O 1 WO RKSH EET, P LANN ER JOU RNAL 1 , JO URN AL EN TRI ES, AND FR EE -WRI T E F RO M TH E B EGI NNI NG OF CL ASS

I N T H E RED “ I N ” F OLD ER .

H O MEWO RK WI LL B E RET URN ED V I A Y OUR FO LDERS I N TH E B OX EAC H C LASS M EETI N G.

Please turn in your homework

MANAGING YOURSELF

THIS CHAPTER SPLITS SELF-MANAGEMENT INTO THREE PA RTS : USING VA LUES TO

GUIDE GOAL SETTING, WORKING THROUGH PROCESS TO ACHIEVE GOALS, AND

MANAGING YOUR T IME

Chapter 2: Values, Goals, and Time

“Successfully Intelligent people…

are well aware of the penalties for procrastination. They schedule their time so that the important things get done – and done well.”

Robert Sternberg

Why is it important to know what you value?

How Values Affect Your Educational Experience

Values and Cultural Diversity

Okay, so what exactly are “values?”

Values are principles or qualities that one considers important. Be careful: physical traits and roles are different from

values, which usually reflects a goal. Some values have PERSONAL qualities and some are

BEHAVIORALLY ORIENTED.

Values can include…

HonestyPersonal

accountabilityFamilyMoneyLearningSecurityBeing successfulOpenness

Academic Integrity: Cheating clashes with many positive values.

Cultural Competency: Appreciating other cultures. Values can lead to prejudice when we judge others for not sharing the same values. People who value diversity are better equipped to work with others in the workplace.

Knowing your values helps you define and set your goals.

COMPLETE THE “GETTING ANALYTICAL” WORKSHEET ON PAGE 37 OF THE

TEXTBOOK.

Explore your values

WE’RE GOING TO GO UP TO ROOM 212 TO BEGIN WORK ON THE GROUP PROJECTS

Field trip!!!

How Do You Set and Achieve Goals?

Set Long-Term GoalsSet Short-Term GoalsPrioritize GoalsWork to Achieve Goals

Values and Goals

“Cats in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin is a good musical example of the things that we value for ourselves and families.

Watch the video and listen to the song, following along with the lyrics if you’re unfamiliar. At the end, we’ll discuss how the song exemplifies life and the things that we truly value.

Goals Reinforce One Another

LONG-TERM Goals - intended to be attained over a long period of time (years, not months)

SHORT-TERM Goals – narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months)

Short-term goals help you reach long-term goals.

Prioritizing your goals helps you analyze what’s most important. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAY ATTENTION to the most important thing first, and MAKE WISE CHOICES.

Working to Achieve Goals

Define your goal-setting strategyHow do you plan to reach your goal?

Set a timetableWhen do you want to accomplish your goal?

Be accountable for your progressWhat safeguards will keep you on track?

Get unstuckWhat will you do if you hit a roadblock?

Work with a partner, a group, or alone. Complete the SMART goals worksheet.

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Results-Focused

Time-Bound

Select ONE value and create a goal that will help you live that value.

SMART Goals

Time to move! Activity!

Okay, so we’re not going to use a ball that big, but we are going to play a little bit and think about juggling all the things we have to manage in a day/week, etc.

Identify Your Time-related Needs and Preferences

In your notes or in your book, answer: What time of day do I have the most

energy? The least energy? Do I tend to be early, on time, or late? Do I focus well for long stretches or do I

need regular breaks?

How Can You Effectively Manage Your Time?

How would you like to have more free time?

You can! Create (and use!) a schedule and avoid

procrastination.

Build a Schedule: using pg 59-60 in the book, create what YOU think (estimate) your schedule looks like.

Color code classes, free time, work, meal time.On the handout, add up your ESTIMATED time

expenditures

How Can You Effectively Manage Your Time? (pg 44)

Activity Estimated time spent

Activity Estimated time spent

Class 0 Chores and personal business 2

Work 31 Friends and important relationships 0

Studying 0 Communication time (phone, computer) 35

Sleeping 35 Leisure/entertainment 14

Eating 7 Spiritual life 0

Family time/ child care 0 Other

Commuting/traveling 6

Assignment due next week:track all of your activities this week on the handout

Write down exactly the amount of time you spend.

At the end of the week, complete the questions on the bottom of the handout.

Time Tracker

You can’t achieve your goals if you don’t

manage your time.Make a To-Do List (pg 50)

Get a partner or a group of up to 4 students. Brainstorm and T-Chart it. In your notes draw the following:

Procrastination!

Ways to Procrastinate How Can I fight those!

Unrealistic or intimidating goalsNo goals at all!Lack of belief in yourselfFear

Why do we procrastinate? (pg 51)

Act early and plan for the worst Ask for help Take the first step Reward yourself with something tangible Don’t expect perfection of yourself Think about the positive effects of completing the

task Set reasonable goals Use positive self-talk

Anti-Procrastination Strategies

Poor self-management = values ≠ goalsNo goalsMisuse of timeUltimately = STRESS!

Don’t fall into this trap!

Why do students give up?

Analytical thinking – evaluate your values, goals and how you will spend your time – you need to THINK!

Creative thinking – how will you manage your time and set goals within your stress level – you need to be CREATIVE!

Practical thinking – being self-aware, implementing self-management skills, using time management, working toward a goal, and practicing stress management are PRACTICAL!

Thinking Successfully About Values, Goals, and Time

Homework

Planner week 2 and response journalPortfolio Assignment 2 (handout)Journal entry: Discover How You Spend Your

Time Use the handout provided to keep track of time spent

doing specific activities and complete the exercise outlined on page 57-58.

Please note – if you send me a text or leave a voice-mail to include your name. I don’t have all your phone numbers memorized.

NO CLASS MONDAY: It’s Memorial Day!!