Manage Yourself Manage Your Time SelfManagement Time Management

Manage Yourself Manage Your Time Self-Management = Time Management

How Often Do You Feel Like This? What Can We do about it?

A Frequent Mistake • The surest way to be late • The surest way to forget to do something • The surest way to fail and not reach your goal is to say to yourself. . . “I have plenty of time. ”

The 4 E’s Efficiency -- maximum benefit with wasted effort Effectiveness – maximum results, least time Excellence – performing at top level, never satisfied Execution – getting it done by the due date

Can you be effective & efficient? PROBLEM: The father (right) must get his baby. But, there is a big river between them. WHAT TO DO: Find the most effective & efficient solution.

Be Aware. . . to Avoid 1. Not sure of purpose 2. Poor planning, no schedule & no checklist 3. Not organized by priority 4. Making too many promises 5. Over confident Remember. . . Strong SELF management = Powerful TIME management. You cannot MANAGE the time. You must first Manage YOURSELF. That means: If time flies, then you’re the pilot.

PURPOSE & GOAL SETTING 5 Ws WHO WHY WHAT WHEN WHERE Remove the guilt, nervousness of “Get it all done now!”

TASK PRIORITY 1. What are the most important tasks for this day? These 3 days? This week? 2. Write them on paper/electronically. 3. Make a list. Keep it manageable. 4. Code the tasks on the list (PRIORITY).

TASK PRIORITY 5. Stick to that list. (Help yourself to succeed, not fail and feel guilty) 6. Keep list in front of you; with you. 7. List is your guide. Remove the guilt of “Get it all done now!”

TASK EXECUTION Check off box = more satisfaction = more efficiency & more effectiveness. Choose the right time for each activity. Establish routines of work = improved efficiency & effectiveness

You Can Manage It All! Classes & Study Work Family Friends Fun Life Manage Yourself, Manage Your Time. One step in the right direction. Will help you reach your goal and destination.