Presented by Kristine KnutterTuesday, December 11 2007

ReflectionEvaluate how you currently spend your time Use an activity log for one week

Rate your energy level throughout the day.How many hours do you spend studying?Determine when you have free timeHow long can you focus at a time?Evaluate your eating patterns throughout the day

Do you eat 3 meals a day, 6 meals a day? Do you eat healthy foods or foods high in calories and fat?

GoalsSet daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals!

Examples: Study 10 hours each weekWork out 2 days each weekWork 50 hours in a monthSave $2,000 during the year for collegeEat meals and snacks every 2-3 hours to

maintain energy

Plan to use an Agenda! Types of Agendas: cell phone, outlook, and

hardcopyUse Automatic Reminders!Schedule challenging tasks during peak energyPlan meals regularly to maintain energyInclude Breaks and exercisesSet early deadlinesInclude hard deadlines such as:

Tests Athletic Events

To Do List Write all tasks in order of importanceFeel good as you accomplish tasks and mark

them offCreate daily “to do list” that help you reach

micro goalsSay “no” to extra activities that do not help

you reach goals and that take time and add to stress

Set yourself up for success!Studying-learn what works for you!

Learn the length of your attention spanCreate blocks of study timeCreate a learning environmentDetermine when you are most alertBe realistic- plan for interruptions

RewardsGoals achieved

Better grades, higher quality work, better sports performance, etc.

More time for things you preferHanging out with friendsShoppingPlaying video games

Less guilt!More success!More happiness!

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