Time Management

WorkshopPresented by the Student Success

and Tutoring Center

Are you constantly having difficulty with interruptions?A. YesB. NoC. SometimesD. I don’t know

YesNo

Sometimes

I don’t k

now

Do you work on tasks with the highest priority first?

A.YesB.NoC.SometimesD.I don’t know

YesNo

Sometimes

I don’t k

now

Do you find yourself completing tasks at the last

minute?A.YesB.NoC.SometimesD.I don’t know

YesNo

Sometimes

I don’t k

now

Do you set aside time for planning and scheduling?

A.YesB.NoC.SometimesD.I don’t know

YesNo

Sometimes

I don’t k

now

Are you stressed about deadlines and commitments?

A.YesB.NoC.SometimesD.I don’t know

YesNo

Sometimes

I don’t k

now

Creating Goals and Prioritization Avoiding Procrastination Managing Interruptions Scheduling of Activities, Tasks and Events Dealing with Stress

Time Management

Setting goals -> then prioritize goals -> then work to schedule the steps to reach those goals

Requires time and effort initially, but few realize that this effort will later help prevent anxiety, reduce total time on task, and prevents frustration in the future

If you are serious about time management, we suggest you start with Personal Goal Setting and The Golden Rules of Goal Setting. We also recommend Treasure Mapping.

See more at: http://www.mindtools.com/

Goal Setting

Prioritization

Be efficient Work on the tasks of

highest importance and value first

How? Use Activity Logs Prioritize “To-Do”

Lists Urgent/Important

Matrix Complete a list of

activities to fill a weekly planner and stick to it

*www.MindTools.com

Important activities have an outcome that leads to the achievement of your goals, whether these are professional or personal.

Urgent activities demand immediate attention, and are often associated with the achievement of someone else's goals.

The Urgent/Important Matrix helps you look at your task list, and quickly identify the activities you should focus on. By prioritizing using the Matrix, you can deal with truly urgent issues, at the same time that you keep on working towards important goals.

Urgent/Important Matrix

There are two types:

1. When we avoid routine tasks

2. When we are discontent with life in general

Procrastination

I can’t seem to stop wasting time!

Is there “a cure” for procrastination?

Habits are hard to break, but you can change with hard work!

Start slowly to reform your study habits: Establish a REGULAR study time

Perform simple tasks

Try a different time of day

Studying & Procrastination

These are events or items that crop up expectantly Utilize the Urgent/Important Matrix to prioritize what

and who to respond to immediately or later Learn to say No when appropriate Manage a log of interruptions to help you determine

and analyze how you can manage them more effectively

Take a few minutes to assess the importance and urgency of the situation before responding

There will always be uncontrollable interruptions that we must accept as a part of our lives – encourage and be assertive to resolve the interruption

(http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_94.htm)

Managing Interruptions

Performing tasks effectively and efficiently will allow you to manage your time and stress

Be Effective and Efficient in your Daily Actions

In regards to academics, focus on:

Maintaining a Weekly Schedule; adjust as needed

Use a School Planner

Prioritize your study plans and assignments on your planner, according to syllabi and your class test schedules

Be Effective and Efficient in your Daily Actions

Stress reduction techniques: Take Deep breaths Take frequent breaks Don’t put too much pressure on yourself Reward yourself with fun activities Be creative

Be honest about your academic performance: Are you leaving enough study time in your week? Are you upset with your habits and need a change?

Dealing with Stress & Becoming a Better Student

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