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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• Approach time as if you are in control


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


ABC Daily To-Do’s

4. Cross tasks off your list

5. Evaluate how you did


Why Planning Sets You Free

• You set the plan

• You can change it

• You choose how to achieve it


Strategies for Scheduling

• Remember your goals and yourself

Back up to a bigger picture

Look for what’s missing and what to maintain



• Schedule fixed blocks of time first

Classes

Sleeping

Eating

Work Schedule



• Schedule for real life

Time for errands

Plan for the unplanned

Realistic goals

Time for fun

Involve others



• Set clear start and stop times

Set a time to read and stick to it

Push yourself and find out your real time requirements

Avoid marathon study sessions


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


Stop Procrastination Now

• Discover the costs• Discover your procrastination style• Trick yourself into getting started• Let feelings follow action• Choose to work under pressure• Think ahead• Give up “some day”• Create goals that draw you forward


Twenty-Five Waysto 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


When to Study

• Study difficult or “boring” subjects first

• Be aware of your best time of day

• Use waiting time

• Study two hours for every hour in class


Where to Study

• Use a regular study area

– Study where you’ll be alert

• Use a library


Ways to Handle the Rest of the World

• Pay attention to your attention

• Agree with living mates about study time

• Get off the phone



• Learn to say NO

• Hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door

• Get ready the night before



• Call ahead

• Avoid noise distractions

• Manage interruptions


Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck

• What is one task I can accomplish toward achieving my goal?

• Am I being too hard on myself?

• Is this a piano?



• 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?



• 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?


Discover your Time Management Style

• Focus on values• Focus on outcomes• Do less• Buy less• Slow down

• Handle it now• Remember people• Forget about time• Take time to retreat

from time


Setting and Achieving Goals

• Write specific goals• Work from long term to short term• Write goals for several areas of your life• Reflect on your goals and adjust as

necessary

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