Time Management
How do you spend your 168 hours a week?
Being aware of where you spend your time
Setting goals Prioritizing Self-discipline A pro-active attitude
Effective Self-Management
“The way you spend your days is the way you spend your life” –Stephen Covey
What are your time wasters?
Being aware of where you spend your time
What do you want to accomplish this year, this month, this week?
What are your goals in your classes? What are your study goals?
Setting Goals
Put first things first and start there Know what assignments/tests are
worth and give them the time they deserve
Prioritizing
Developing and using your will to get things done
Make commitments to others Use rewards
Self-Discipline
Focus on what you can control and learn to let the rest go
What choices are you making with your time?
A Pro-Active Attitude
1. Make daily to-do lists2. Make a plan for your time, establish
a routine3. Use a planner or calendar4. Map out your semester on a single
document5. Set goals for your study time6. Use self-bribery7. Break down large projects and
assignments
Tips for Managing your Time
1. Set a stopping time2. Use your down time wisely3. Learn to say “NO”4. Know your energy cycle5. Delegate6. Give up perfection7. Multi-task
Tips Continued
Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday5-6 am
6-7 am Sleep
7-8 am Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
8-9am PSY 101 Breakfast PSY 101 Breakfast PSY 101
9-10am Work WRT 150 Work WRT 150 Work
10-11am
11am-12pm Lunch Study Lunch Study Lunch
12-1pm MTH 110 Lunch MTH 110 Lunch Study
1-2pm Study Study
2-3pm Study Study
3-4pm Workout Workout Workout
4-5pm Work Study Work Study
5-6pm FA Meeting Dinner Study
6-7pm Dinner Study Table CJ 101 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7-8pm Study Study Table Study Study
8-9pm
9-10pm Club Meeting
TV Night
10-11pm
11pm-12am
12-1am Sleep
Time ManagementWeekly Schedule
Courses
PSY 101
MTH 110 WRT 150 CJ 101
Hw problems 1-10 due Wed. Read pg. 1-35
Week 1
Read pgs. 20-30 for Mon. Blackboard post due Tues by midnight Quiz on Wednesday
Hw problems15-30 due Mon.
Quiz on Wednesday
Read short story for Thurs.
Blackboard post due Sun by midnight
Week 2
Week 3 test Friday Paper rough draft due Thurs.
Week 4 1st paper due on Thurs.