Time Management Youve Got the Time You have

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Time Management

Time Management

You’ve Got the Time! • You have enough time • Time is an equal

You’ve Got the Time! • You have enough time • Time is an equal opportunity resource: everyone gets 168 hours per week • Time is elusive and easy to ignore • Time is a non-renewable resource • Time seems to pass at varying speeds Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2

ABC Daily To-Do’s 1. Brainstorm: Write down everything you want to accomplish tomorrow 2.

ABC Daily To-Do’s 1. Brainstorm: Write down everything you want to accomplish tomorrow 2. Estimate the time for each task 3. Rate each task by priority – A’s are most important – B’s are important but not urgent – C’s do not require immediate attention Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 3

ABC Daily To-Do’s 4. As you complete tasks, cross them off your list 5.

ABC Daily To-Do’s 4. As you complete tasks, cross them off your list 5. At the end of the day, evaluate your performance Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 4

Why Planning Sets You Free • You set the plan • You can change

Why Planning Sets You Free • You set the plan • You can change it • You choose how to achieve it Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 5

Also… • When there’s a plan, there’s a chance • Planning frees you from

Also… • When there’s a plan, there’s a chance • Planning frees you from constant decisions • Planning makes adjustments easier Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule fixed blocks of time first Classes Work Schedule Eating

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule fixed blocks of time first Classes Work Schedule Eating Sleeping Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 7

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule for real life Time for errands Time for fun

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule for real life Time for errands Time for fun Realistic goals Flexibility Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 8

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule study time wisely Study 2 hours for each hour

Strategies for Scheduling • Schedule study time wisely Study 2 hours for each hour in class Avoid marathon study sessions Set clear start and stop times Plan for the unplanned Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 9

Strategies for Scheduling • Remember your goals and yourself Back up to a bigger

Strategies for Scheduling • Remember your goals and yourself Back up to a bigger picture “Filter” your tasks before scheduling them Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 10

7 -Day Anti-Procrastination Plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write

7 -Day Anti-Procrastination Plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone Friday Find a reward Saturday Settle it now Sunday Say NO Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 11

7 More Ways to Stop Procrastination • • Observe your procrastination Discover your procrastination

7 More Ways to Stop Procrastination • • Observe your procrastination Discover your procrastination style Trick yourself into getting started Let feelings follow action Choose to work under pressure Step back to the big picture Take it easy Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 12

Twenty-Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Now • • When to study

Twenty-Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Now • • When to study Where to study Ways to handle the rest of the world Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13

When to Study • Study difficult subjects first • Be aware of your best

When to Study • Study difficult subjects first • Be aware of your best time of day • Use waiting time Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 14

Where to Study • Use a regular study area • Study where you’ll be

Where to Study • Use a regular study area • Study where you’ll be alert • Use a library Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Pay attention to your attention

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Pay attention to your attention • Agree with living mates about study time • Get off the phone Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 16

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Learn to say NO •

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Learn to say NO • Hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door • Get ready the night before Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 17

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Call ahead • Avoid noise

Ways to Handle the Rest of the World • Call ahead • Avoid noise distractions • Notice how others misuse your time Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 18

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • What is one task

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal? • Am I being too hard on myself? • Is this a piano? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 19

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • Would I pay myself

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • Would I pay myself for what I’m doing right now? • Can I do just one more thing? • Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 20

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • Can I delegate this?

Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck • Can I delegate this? • How did I just waste time? • Could I find the time if I really wanted to? • Am I willing to promise it? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 21

Time Management for Right-Brained People • • • Know your values Do less Slow

Time Management for Right-Brained People • • • Know your values Do less Slow down Remember people Focus on outcomes • • Handle it now Buy less Forget about time Take time to retreat from time Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 22

Strategies for Long-Term Planning • State your goals effectively • Make measurements reflect your

Strategies for Long-Term Planning • State your goals effectively • Make measurements reflect your values • Work from future to present • Write out your plan • Be willing to act • Talk planning • Be bold • Look for what’s missing • Maintain what you love • Remember to remember Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 23

Do You Have Effective Habits? Success in school and life is largely a matter

Do You Have Effective Habits? Success in school and life is largely a matter of cultivating effective habits. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 24