The document provides information on time management strategies for studying including comparing one's circadian rhythm to available study times, identifying "Swiss cheese" times to squeeze in work, eating frogs by doing the hardest tasks first to avoid procrastination, and using apps to countdown to exams. It includes charts on circadian rhythms and alertness throughout the day as well as statistics on time spent on social media and sending texts. The document aims to help students identify their optimal times to study and strategies to manage their time effectively.

3. The bad news is time flies.
The good news is you’re the pilot.

5. Close your
eyes and
raise your
hand when
43 seconds
have gone
by.

6. Measure with an under / over tally mark

7. Your Optimal Time to Study
Procrastination / Eating Frogs
Paper and Electronic Planners

9. Time of Day
LevelofAlertness
6 am 8 am 10 am Noon 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 8 pm 10pm
Asleep
Sleepy
Tired
Normal
Alertness
Caffeine Kick
Ate 2 pounds
of Skittles
Sugar Rush
Waking
Up

10. Time of Day
LevelofAlertness
6 am 8 am 10 am Noon 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 8 pm 10pm
Asleep
Sleepy
Tired
Normal
Alertness
Caffeine Kick
Ate 2 pounds
of Skittles
Sugar Rush
Waking
Up

12. 1. Compare available study time to your Circadian Rhythm
chart of when you are most active.
2. Do your available study times match when you are
more alert?
3. Identify your “Swiss Cheese” times where you can
squeeze in school work.
What does this comparison tell you?
Share your findings with a partner.

14. The average American now has 5 social media accounts
and spends 2.18 hours per day on them.

15. There are 6,000,000,000 text messages sent in the U.S. each day.
That is 16.7 text messages for every man, woman and child in America.

16. According to the American Psychology Association, only 2% of those studied can
successfully multi-task.
A majority of those who can are woman. Men tend to be great at mono-tasking.

17. One method of time management to avoid procrastination is
to eat your frog.
Do the hardest, most dreaded assignment first to get out of the
way.

18. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 4
Anatomy
Quiz
Week 5
Human
Growth Quiz
Anatomy
Quiz
Week 6
Cell Project
Due
Week 7
Anatomy
Test
Psych Test
Take Home
Religion Test
Looked at Frogs for the week, then moved to every two weeks, then monthly.

19. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 4
Anatomy
Quiz
Week 5
Human
Growth Quiz
Anatomy
Quiz
Week 6
Cell Project
Due
Week 7
Anatomy
Test
Psych Test
Take Home
Religion Test
Looked at Frogs for the week, then moved to every two weeks, then monthly.

20. Exam Countdown….
Free app, lists all
upcoming tests, projects
etc. Continuous
countdown reminder.

21. (10+2)x5 Procrastination Hack
Work 10
Screw Around 2
Repeat Cycle 5 Times

22. Is This You ???

25. My Study Life

26. Student Planner

27. 1. Waiting until the last minute only gives you one minute to get ready.
2. Giving up sleep is a mistake. It will cost you more time later.
3. Learn to say “no” to things that really don’t help you.
4. Don’t let small things add up to overwhelming things.