Chapter 10 - Life-Management Skills - Time Management

Chapter 10- Life-Management Skills -Time Management Created by Lee La Forge Modified by Mike Turino 2008

Getting Organized Getting the most out of time Finding even more time Table of Contents Types of Schedules Test your knowledge Procrastination Credits In time management skills

Getting Organized • Schedule regular study hours. • Plan to spend two to three hours studying for each hour spent in class. • Try to study at the same time and in the same place each time you study. • Use small pieces of time well. • Don’t procrastinate. Table of contents

Getting the most out of time • Start projects as soon as they are assigned. • Divide a large task into small, manageable chunks. • Use small pockets of time well. • Attend ALL classes. • Use daytime hours as much as possible. Table of contents

Finding even more time • Say no to invitations every now and then. • Turn off the television. • Limit the number of extra-curricular activities you participate in. • If possible, decrease work hours during exam weeks. • Keep an organized schedule.

Types of Schedules • Daily –to do lists –Prioritize each item. • Monthly –To see what’s coming up –write down assignments as soon as they are given. • Semester –To keep track of important dates. Click on the type of schedule to see examples.

An example of a Daily schedule(Small part of the whole) Return to Schedules

An example of a monthly schedule(Small part of the semester schedule) Return to Schedules

Semester Schedule • Examine your toughest weeks. Note paper deadlines, exams, tests, quizzes, and major assignments. • Break up large tasks into smaller ones that can be spread out time-wise. • Not all assignments are equal. Determine how much time you may need for larger assignments. Return to Schedules

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Procrastination • Do unpleasant tasks first and get them over with. • Break down unpleasant and/or difficult tasks into small steps and then tackle them one at a time. Nothing funny down this road > > > > Continue

Procrastination • Give yourself a deadline and let others know what it is. • Get help from someone. There is no rule stating that you have to do everything yourself. Be careful… time really does fly! Continue

Procrastination • Do the easiest part first so you can get started. Once you are moving, it is easier to continue. • Fixing a problem early is always easier than having to fix the mess after it's been going on for awhile. Continue

Procrastination • Get organized so you can take advantage of momentum. • Before you start, make sure, as best you can, that you have everything you willneed to complete the project. • Get started and keep the momentum going until you finish.

Time Management Test For every hour of class, you should plan to spend two to three hours studying. yes no Never study in the same place variety is the spice of life. yes no Continue test!

Time Management Test Never split up a large task, it makes it too difficult to complete. yes no Night time is the best time to study. yes no Continue test!

Time Management Test You should give yourself a deadline and let others know what it is. yes no Once you get started, keep the momentum going until you finish. yes no Continue

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Congratulations!! You are one step closer to your goal of... Managing Time!

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Chapter 10 - Life-Management Skills - Time Management