Habit 3 Put First Things First Time Management

Habit #3 Put First Things First

Time Management Survey Give yourself 1 point for each statement below that is true about you: ___ I regularly use a planner, calendar, or agenda. ___ I get my assignments in on time. ___ I break large projects into smaller pieces. ___ I do important tasks before fun activities. ___ I make lists of things that need to be done. ___ I tend to plan ahead. ___ I rarely procrastinate. ___ I am usually on time to school and events. ___ I usually get everything done in the day that I want to get done. ___ I do my homework when I am most alert (awake). Scoring: 7 -10 points means you are a good time manager!

Definition of Habit 3: Putting First Things First Most Important Rocks Less Important Pebbles Least Important Sand • Putting first things first means to prioritize your time and do the most important things first.

How do successful CEOs manage their time? • CEOs schedule time for work commitments • They also schedule time for important family activities as well. Why? If they don’t, other less important tasks will fill that time. Birthday Party

Have You Ever Heard… • “There’s just not enough time in the day? ” • It should be restated, “There’s not enough organized time in the day. ”

How is Your Day Like a Suitcase? • You can’t fit everything into an unorganized suitcase • You can fit everything into an organized suitcase

Your Day is Like a Jar Full of Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6_N_uvq 41 Pg Running Time: 8: 18

What is important to you? • In your notes, take 5 minutes to list your top: – 5 big rocks (very important things you spend time on) – 4 pebbles (less important things you spend time on) – 3 pieces of sand (things that are least important) Be prepared to share out with the class!

Silent Reading • Read about time management on pages 106 -116 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. • Write down 5 key ideas from the reading in your Cornell notes.

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