Unit 1 Balance Your Time Balanced Living Definition

Unit 1: Balance Your Time

Balanced Living Definition n Stability, equality, harmony Caring appropriately for all life areas Don’t over-do or under-do © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Balanced Living n n n Balance Your Time Manage Your Stress Feed Your Body Move Your Body Rest Your Body © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Overview n n Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities n n Using time-management tools and techniques Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Determine Priorities Relationships n Health n School n Work n Recreation n Spiritual n © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Your Top Priorities 1. 2. 3. 4. © 2010 by the University of Idaho

What Takes Most of Your Time? 1. 2. 3. 4. Compare time use with priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

When to Evaluate Priorities n n Yearly After major life changes When you feel overwhelmed When adding significant new responsibilities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time n Write a master list n n Include everything Note key dates and deadlines © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Start Your Master List © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time n Write a daily task list n n Appointments and scheduled events 3 -5 things from master list Prioritize items on the list Does your list match your priorities? © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time n Set limits n n n Time limit for each task Number of tasks to accomplish General limits © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time n n n Focus on one thing at a time Do the most important things at your peak energy time Avoid interruptions Build in a padding Be aware of technology drains What steals time? © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Include Time For: n n Self Relationships Physical activity Sleep © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Having Trouble Managing Time? n n Analyze how you spend your time for several days Look for unproductive time Adjust method Don’t book every minute © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify n n Mornings Schedule Possessions Expectations © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Mornings n The night before n n n Review task list Take a shower Lay out clothes Prepare your lunch Pack up for the day Set your alarm with some padding included © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Schedule n n n Say no if it does not meet a priority Don't fill the calendar Schedule time for fun and relaxation Delegate Combine fun and needs Put in deadlines, and work backwards to fill in mini-tasks. © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Possessions n n n Declutter your life to declutter your brain Form follows function Decide where to start Set start date and time Get others to help Need vs. want © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Summary n n n Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

SMART Goals n n n S M A R T = = = © 2010 by the University of Idaho Specific Measurable Achievable Rewarding Time-bound

Balance Your Time Goal n Set a time-management goal that will help balance your life © 2010 by the University of Idaho SMART Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Rewarding Time-bound