A time management survey was conducted of 214 students ages 15-18 at Jonava Jeronimas Ralys gymnasium from May 11-25, 2015. The survey examined how students allocate their time across four areas: mental activities, physical activities, leisure time, and sleep. The results found that students spent on average 8 hours per day on mental activities, which is too high and may cause health problems. Students spent too little time on physical activities and leisure. Most students reported sleeping 7 hours per night, the recommended amount. Various new activities and workshops will be organized at and outside of school to help students better manage their time and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

1. Time Management Survey
Jonava Jeronimas Ralys gymnasium
May 11-25, 2015
Time management is a set of actions and decisions aimed at optimal allocation and
efficient use of the available time for achieving its objectives and tasks. Our life
consists of seven vital areas such as health, family, financial, intellectual, social,
professional and spiritual. Over the past 20 years working time increased by 25
percent. And leisure fell by 33 percent. It is important to balance all vital areas.
Modern, extremely fast pace of life forces us to complain about the lack of time.
Jeronimas Ralys gymnasium students- the age of 15-18- were asked to fill in time
management table for two weeks. There were 4 main time management areas
included: mental activities, physical activities, leisure time and sleep. 214
respondents answered the survey.
Survey Results: Mental Activities
According to the survey results, respondents spend about 8 hours in average per day
for mental activities. Looking back at health reccomendations, this amount is really
high and may reinforce serious health problems in the future.
Reccomendation. Students should pay more attention to time for rest and leisure.
Activities that help to restore psychological and physical strength are highly
recommended: meditation, art and music therapy, nature activities.
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How many hours do I spend for mental activities daily?
4 h 5 h 6 h 7 h 8 h 9 h

2. Survey Results: Physical Activities
According to the data above, students spend tool little time for any physical activities.
This leads to serious health problems such as backache, headache and ignorance for
being active.
Reccomendation. To take part in various sports activities and competitions, school
community exercising day and jogging.
Survey Results: Leisure Time Activities
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How many hours do I spend for physical activities daily?
1 h 2 h 3 h and more
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154
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How many hours do I spend for leisure time activities
daily?
4 h and less 5 h 6 h and more

3. Due to students‘ active business with their studies and, they have too little time for
leisure activities.
Reccomendation. To form a positive attitude towards time quality and smart
management by encouraging them to take care of their psychological and physical
health, to be more active in informal learning.
Survey Results: Sleep
According to the survey results, students tend to sleep the right ammount of hours.
Average is 7 hours per night.
Reccomendation. To sleep as long as it is suggested for certain age groups.
Jeronimas Ralys gymansium students live very active mental life but spend too little
time for physical activities, leisure time and rest.
Consequently, many various activities will be organized at schooland outside it.
1. Educational workshop „Rational Time Management for Students“
2. Relaxation in nature workshop
3. Water influnce on human bodyworkshop
4. Day of Olympics
5. Campaign „ A Day without Car“
6. Community jogging marathon
7. Art therapy workshop
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How many hours do I spend sleeping?
6 h and less 7 h 8 h 9 h and more

4. 1. Educational workshop „Rational Time Management for Students“

5. 2. Relaxation in nature workshop

6. 3. Water influnce on human bodyworkshop

7. 4. Day of Olympics