Chapter 2 Time Ellis Becoming a Master Student

Chapter 2 Time Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

MASTER STUDENT MAP Why How Procrastination and lack of planning can quickly undermine your success in school. Skim this chapter for three techniques you’d like to try this week. What if… I could meet my goals with time to spare? Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

BE HERE NOW • Be Here Now is about focusing your attention where you want it to be. • The voice inside your head directs your attention. • • • Notice the voice Acknowledge the voice Gently return your focus to the task at hand Repeat again. . . Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

CHOOSE TO FOCUS • • • Unplug from technology Capture fast-breaking ideas with minimal interruption Handle interruptions with care Commit to “single tasking” Multitask with skill Align your activities with your passions Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

DO YOU HAVE MASTER STUDENT VALUES? Focused attention Self-responsibility Integrity Risk-taking Contributing Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS • • • Write them down Make them specific Several time frames (long, midterm, short) Several areas of life (career, family, spiritual, etc. ) Reflect on them Move into action immediately Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

FIVE STEPS OF THE ABC TO-DO LIST 1. Brainstorm tasks. 2. Estimate time. 3. Rate tasks. 4. Cross off tasks. 5. Evaluate. Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

ADVANTAGES OF THE ABC DAILY TO-DO LIST • You don’t have to worry about forgetting something important. • It helps you get the most important tasks done each day. • It reduces stress and makes it easier to sleep at night. • You can adapt the concept to fit your needs. Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

USING A LONG-TERM PLANNER • • • Find one or make your own Enter scheduled future dates Create a master assignment list Include nonacademic events Divide and conquer Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

PROCRASTINATION • • Discover the costs Discover your procrastination style Trick yourself into getting started Feelings follow action Choose to work under pressure Think ahead Create goals that draw you forward Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

7 -STEP ANTIPROCRASTINATION PLAN 1. Monday: Make it meaningful. 2. Tuesday: Take it apart. 3. Wednesday: Write an intention statement. 4. Thursday: Tell everyone. 5. Friday: Find a reward. 6. Saturday: Settle it now. 7. Sunday: Say no. Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS • Focus on values: View your activities from the perspective of an entire lifetime. • Focus on outcomes: Managing time and getting organized are not ends in themselves. • Do less: See if you can reduce or eliminate activities that contribute little to your values. • Buy less: You might be able to free up hours by doing without something. • Slow down: Rushing might not be worth the added strain. • Handle it now: Then you don’t have to add the task to your calendar or to-do list. • It’s ok to say no: When asked to volunteer for a project you don’t want to do, graciously tell the truth up front. • Remember people: The pace of daily life can lead us to neglect the people we cherish. • Forget about time: Schedule downtime. One way to manage time is to periodically to forget it. Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16 th Edition. © 2018 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.