Time Management

Time Management

What is it?•Making sure that you are working on the right things. •Balancing how you spend your time.•Doing a lot more in less time.

The Present

$86,400

What would you do?

Planning

•Schedule your time effectively.•Set goals.•Prioritize responsibilities.•Manage interruptions.•Avoid procrastination.

Schedule Your Time Effectively•Survey how you spend your time to determine if you’re spending your time effectively.•Find a system that works for you•Allow for flexibility•Schedule yourself rewards

What did you do last week?

Set Goals•Set motivational goals•Set SMART goals

•Specific•Measurable•Attainable•Relevant•Time-bound

•Put your goals in writing•Make a plan of action•Stick with it!

What are your time management goals for this

semester?For this year?

For the next ten years?

Is the jar full?

Is the jar full now?

What about now?

How much shouldyou study?

On average is 2 hoursper credit hour.

Manage InterruptionsMinimize the possibility for

interruptions.the disruption.

Procrastination

a) Identify bad habits

b)Beware of filler tasks

c)Avoid efficiency traps

Avoiding Procrastination•Set early deadlines for yourself.•Have a friend or family member hold you accountable.•Put yourself in an environment where filler tasks can’t distract you.

What have you learned today about time management?

What will you do differently in the future?

Drop by the El Centro College Learning

Center for additional help withTime Management

Room A350214-860-2133

El Centro Learning Center Jaime Hurtado

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Carnegie Mellon University

www.timethoughts.com

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