Time ManagementTime ManagementBy By

Nino Joseph MihilliNino Joseph Mihilli

What do you hope What do you hope to gain by being to gain by being

here today?here today?

What is Time Management?What is Time Management?

• Organization of activities so I can get it all Organization of activities so I can get it all done.done.

• Setting priorities so I know I can do the Setting priorities so I know I can do the most important things first.most important things first.

• Establishing goals and intentionally Establishing goals and intentionally managing my life instead of reacting to managing my life instead of reacting to events or drifting aimlessly through life.events or drifting aimlessly through life.

Definition ContinuedDefinition Continued

Time management is Time management is making wise scheduling making wise scheduling decisions which involve decisions which involve self-discipline and delayed self-discipline and delayed gratification.gratification.

Time VampiresTime Vampires

• The internet/e-mailThe internet/e-mail• Waiting TimeWaiting Time• The telephone/InterruptionsThe telephone/Interruptions• Lack of planning/Hurrying/Underestimating TimeLack of planning/Hurrying/Underestimating Time• Procrastination/DisorganizationProcrastination/Disorganization• Overscheduling/Can’t say no Overscheduling/Can’t say no • Unrealistic demands on self & othersUnrealistic demands on self & others• CrisesCrises

A Personal Time SurveyA Personal Time SurveyHow do you spend your time?How do you spend your time?

Long-term PlanningLong-term Planning

• Establish deadline for projectEstablish deadline for project• Break down the project into stepsBreak down the project into steps• Establish realistic amounts of time stepsEstablish realistic amounts of time steps• Working backward from due date, set Working backward from due date, set

deadline for each stepdeadline for each step• Incorporate enough time in schedule to Incorporate enough time in schedule to

complete step along with other weekly taskscomplete step along with other weekly tasks

Personal Priority ListTo Do Lists

Fixed Priorities• Tasks you must do

at a certain time• Classes• Sleeping• Meals• Job

Flexible Priorities• Obligations you

can meet on your own time

• Study times• Homework• Social events• Relaxing time

Assign Priorities• “A” Priorities: tasks you should be working

on now.

• “B” Priorities: tasks that can wait until “A” tasks are done.

• “C: Priorities: tasks that aren’t very important and can wait.

Final Tips• Use planner/Set deadlines• Use waiting time/Do 2 things at once• Avoid procrastination/Don’t cram• Tackle hard tasks first• Avoid perfectionism• Take care of yourself• Plan creative time• Don’t over commit