This document provides important reminders, information about free tax preparation services, and announcements about upcoming events from the ASAP GROUP for April 2015. It also includes information about myths and benefits of time management, steps to manage time like setting goals and tracking time usage, and tips to stop procrastinating such as getting rid of distractions and prioritizing tasks. The biggest time management problem is identified as procrastination, and forms of procrastination and how to stop it are discussed.

1. ASAP GROUP
ADVISEMENT
APRIL 2015 (SPRING SESSION I)

2. IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
• April 3rd- April 11th- Spring Break, No classes
• April 22nd – Irregular Day – Classes Follow Monday Schedule
• April 29th – Last Day to Apply for Spring 2015 Graduation
• May 8th – Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
• May 17th – NYC AIDS Walk
• ASAP Club Meetings: Wednesday’s, 2 pm – 3 pm, B116

3. FREE TAX PREPARATION
@ SINGLE STOP
Single Stop is offering free Tax Preparation to all LaGuardia students (matric
and non-degree) and their family members starting Monday, January 26,
2015. Visit Room C109, and bring the following:
• Photo ID and social security cards for everyone to be listed on return
• W-2 forms for each job
• If claiming childcare expenses, documentation & provider’s tax ID, and any
other tax-related documentation you have received (i.e. 1099).
• Tax Preparers Hours - Monday & Thursday 10am - 6pm; Tuesday &
Wednesday 10m - 5pm.
• For more information call (718) 482-5135 or email singlestop@lagcc.cuny.edu.

5. THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN
Thursday, April 23
at 8:00 pm
200 West 45th St
Thursday, May 7
at 7:00 pm
214 West 42nd St
First Come, First Serve
* Preference will be
given to previous event
attendees.
• Visit B235 and speak
to Matthew to Sign-Up
• $20 Deposit Required
(Will be returned on
day of event)

12. WELCOME TO TIME
MANAGEMENT 101
• Myths about Time Management
• The Benefits of Time Management
• Steps to Managing your Time
We don’t plan to fail
We fail to plan…
Time management is a life skill, not a
study skill.

14. MYTHS ABOUT TIME
MANAGEMENT
• I wont have enough time no matter what I do!
• I work better under pressure.
• I already get a lot of things done, so I don’t
need to improve my Time Management skills.

15. BENEFITS OF TIME
MANAGEMENT
• You improve your self-esteem.
• You reduce your stress.
• You are more productive.
• You achieve balance in your life.
• You avoid meltdowns.
• Allows more time to review.
• You reach your goals.
• Increase effectiveness and
efficiency.

16. BIGGEST TIME MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM?

18. FORMS OF PROCRASTINATION
• Ignoring the task, hoping it will go away
• Underestimating how long it will take
• Overestimating your abilities and resources
• Telling yourself that poor performance is okay
• Doing something else that isn’t very important
• Talking about a hard job rather than doing it
• Becoming paralyzed when having to make choices

19. HOW TO STOP
PROCRASTINATING?
• Get rid of distractions and find a study area
that works best for you.

20. SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF
• Plan each day, week, and semester.
• Set long-term and short term goals.
• Set a deadline for your goals.
• Understand that goals change but
know which goals to stick with.
TRACK HOW YOU USE YOUR TIME
• Discover how you really spend your time.
• Assess if you are using your time efficiently.

21. WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER
• Set realistic goals. There are only 24
hours in a day.
• Use spare time for review.
• Make it a habit to study at the same time
each day.
• Prioritize your goals and identify in what
order things need to be done.
• Set aside study time: 2 hours per 1 hour of
class.

22. Evaluate your energy level at different
times of the day and schedule your tasks
when you have the energy level to
match.

23. • Once you are
aware of your
priorities, plan out
a schedule for the
semester, day, and
week.
• Integrate your
goals: School,
Personal, Career.
Planning Tools:
• Monthly Planner
• Weekly Planner
• “To Do” Lists
• Electronic Device