Time Management

2. TIME MANAGEMENT
Juggling Multiple Responsibilities:
• Don’t lose hope
• Use planning resources provided to you
• Prioritize your time
• Create structure and stay organized
- - - - - -Visualize Your Life:
• Make a schedule and stick to it
• Keep lists

3. TIME MANAGEMENT
PROCRASTINATIO
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MY DEFINITION
The refined art of laziness coupled with a relentless
need to wander around freely– that is until one
finally realizes that he or she has only just a few
minutes left to complete a large task which
ultimately results in that person running around
like a chicken with their head cut off.
WEBSTERS’ DEFINITION
To put off intentionally and habitually; to put off
intentionally the doing of something that should
be done.

4. TIME MANAGEMENT
STYLES OF PROCRASTINATION
PERFECTIONISTS
DREAMERS
CRISIS MAKER
Fear that one cannot finish a task in a way that will
measure up to one’s standards (focus is on details)
Develops big goals that seldom translate into specific
plans (focus less on details)
Creates excitement by waiting until the last minute to
finish projects

5. TIME MANAGEMENT
STYLES OF PROCRASTINATION
OVERDOERS
Creates extra work for one’s self by taking on too much
work (refuses to delegate work)
WORRIERS
Talks more about problems than solutions (focus is on
“worse case” scenarios)

6. TIME MANAGEMENT
WAYS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PROCRASTINATION
ANTIPROCRASTINATION PLAN
- Break your work into smaller parts
- Tell others about your
goals
- Change your environment
- Create a detailed timeline with specific deadlines
- Hang out with people who inspire you to take action

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TIME MANAGEMENT
BREAKING TASKS IN TO SMALL PARTS
DEVELOPING A TIMELINE
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8. TIME MANAGEMENT
METHODS FOR EFFECTIVELY USING STUDY TIME
• Study two hours for every hour in class
• Study difficult (or “boring”) subjects first
• Be aware of your best time of day
• Get ready the night before
• Use waiting time
WHEN TO STUDY
WHERE TO STUDY
• Use a regular study area
• Study where you will be alert
• Use the library to escape
• Pay attention to your attention

9. BE CONCIOUS ABOUT YOUR TIME
TIME MANAGEMENT
BALANCING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
REMEMBER YOUR PRIORITIES
HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO SAY NO
DO A TRIAL RUN
Decide up front how many hours each week or month
you can devote to a student organization
Rank your activities according to importance– decide
what can be delegated, postpone, or eliminated
Avoid joining groups because you feel guilty or
obligated
Before deciding to join make sure it is what you want

10. TIME MANAGEMENT
FIND YOUR MOTIVATION
• Promise it (i.e. be clear about your goals and act
on them)
• Sweeten the task (change what is not working, e.g.
surroundings)
• Talk about how bad it is (venting can sometimes help)
• Turn up the pressure (pretend that a task is due
earlier than what it is)
• Turn down the pressure (take baby steps– turn large
tasks into smaller ones)
• Ask for support (don’t do it alone)

11. TIME MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES FOR SCHEDULING
• Schedule fixed blocks of time first
• Include time for errands
• Schedule time for fun
• Set realistic goals (don’t set yourself up for failure)
• Allow flexibility in your schedule
• Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions
• Set clear starting and stopping times
• Plan for the unplanned
• Consider technology carefully

12. TIME MANAGEMENT
SCHEDULE YOUR TIME
• Indicate all extracurricular responsibilities
• Use breaks between classes wisely
• Schedule your free time
• Find time to eat

13. TIME MANAGEMENT
TO DO LISTS
• Write it down
• See what you have accomplished
• Bask in the sense of relief when you finished a
task
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14. TIME MANAGEMENT
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
• Don’t put pressure on yourself to finish everything
at one time
• Take breaks between studying
• Eat healthy throughout the day
• Take a walk or exercise when you need to relax
MANAGE YOUR STRESS