time management for school, for work, for life!. goals of this session evaluate your personal...
TRANSCRIPT
TIME MANAGEMENTTIME MANAGEMENTFor school, for work, for life!For school, for work, for life!
Goals of this session
•Evaluate your personal values, goals and roles
•Reflect on current approaches to time management
•Develop effective time-management skills.
• Successfully prioritize your life!
Benefits of Time ManagementBenefits of Time Management
• Reduces frustration and anxiety• Sense of achievement• Better grades/eliminates cramming• Motivates and initiates action• Increases your energy level• More time to do things you enjoy
University LifeUniversity Life
More freedom = More responsibility
Where does your time go?Where does your time go?
• Class/Assignments/Studying, etc.• Social life• Work• Volunteer• Hobbies• Gym/fitness• Personal care• Household stuff• MSN/ Facebook /Computer/TV• Relaxation
What is a Value?What is a Value?
A value is an enduring belief about what is worthwhile.
Acceptance
Cooperation
Freedom
Friendship
Culture
Ambition
OrganizationEconomic
SpiritualitySuccessIntegrity
Order Respect Education
Why talk about values?
What is a Role?What is a Role?
Role:A role is something that an individual is expected or responsible to be.
Sister
BrotherStudent
Employee
Daughter
Son
Care-Giver
AthleteRole Model
Friend
Why talk about roles?
Group Member
Coach
Complete Activity
So, basically…So, basically…
Making a personal statement of your values and roles helps you to center your life
around what you believe in and make goals that fit who you are.
• Values and roles change—re-evaluate
• Life experiences
Keep in mind that how you spend your time dictates what you can expect from life.
SchedulingScheduling
What is a Priority?What is a Priority?
A priority is something that holds importance and precedence over other things in our life.
Graduating
Getting a job
Winning Scholarship Networking
Making the
Dean’s List
Expanding my
world view# 1
# 2
# 3 # 4
ABC# 5
Why talk about priorities?
Prioritizing using ABC:A Activities• Urgent and important
B Activities• Should be completed as soon as possible
C Activities• Can be put off indefinitely without extreme consequences
Individual ActivityIndividual Activity
Think of 10 things you would like to accomplish in the next week. Assign them A, B, or C in importance.
Tips when making your scheduleTips when making your schedule
• Be specific• Be reasonable• Be flexible, use a pencil• Don’t forget to schedule breaks• Plan for the unplanned• Set deadlines for yourself
Consider your needs and preferencesConsider your needs and preferences
Body rhythms and habits affect how each person deals with time
• Am I a morning person or a night owl?• Am I chronically late or always early?• When do I have the most energy?• Do I focus well for long stretches or need regular
breaks?
Procrastination...Procrastination...
Who ME....Never!
You’re not alone...almost EVERYONE struggles with procrastination
Time WastersTime Wasters
Group Brainstorming:Group Brainstorming:
• What wastes your time?• Prevents you from doing work?• Distracts you?• Keeps you from focusing?
Why do we procrastinate?Why do we procrastinate?
• Assigning importance
• We are driven by demands that speak the loudest
• We are overwhelmed by the task or do not feel it is within our capability
Other causes:Other causes:
• Waiting for the “right mood” or the “right time”
• A fear of failure (or success!)
• Poor organizational skills
• Perfectionism
ProcrastinationProcrastination
Can stop people from achieving success and reaching their goals.
Recognize it, understand why it happens and take active steps to limit it.
Three Simple Steps for Time ManagementThree Simple Steps for Time Management
1. Plan
2. Prevent Procrastination
3. Periodically Prioritize
PlanPlan
• Plan your week in advance• Set short and long-term goals• Post monthly calendars at home• Don’t over-plan your schedule • Schedule study time when you will be
effective• Break large tasks into smaller, more
manageable ones
Periodically PrioritizePeriodically Prioritize
• Develop your own system to prioritize things in your day planner
• Spend 15 minutes per day re-prioritizing and scheduling
• Create a daily to-do list• Set realistic goals
Prevent ProcrastinationPrevent Procrastination
• Don’t leave things to the last minute• Use a day planner!• Stick to your schedule• Go to the library • Don’t allow yourself to be interrupted• Say NO (when appropriate)• Ask for help in getting started
How do I put all these amazing time management skills into effect in my life?
The
Day
Planner
Time Management 101Time Management 101
•Values, Roles, and Goals
•Procrastination
•Prioritization
•Daily to-do Lists, Day Planners and Calendars
Questions?