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Time Management. Identify the Obstacles to Managing Your Time Wisely!. Finding Time. Time is a resource like money and knowledge Everyone gets the same 24 hours each day You can benefit from learning time management techniques. Benefits. You get more done You gain more time for fun
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Time Management Identify the Obstacles to Managing Your Time Wisely!
Finding Time • Time is a resource like money and knowledge • Everyone gets the same 24 hours each day • You can benefit from learning time management techniques
Benefits • You get more done • You gain more time for fun • You gain the respect of others • You will be considered reliable
Setting Goals • Set goals for what you want • Let these goals be your guide • Plan time to do the things that will help you achieve your goals
Setting Priorities • Decide which tasks are most important • Deadline-time or date by which something must be done • A-tasks that must be done • B-tasks that should be done • C-tasks that you hope to do
Balancing Work & Play • You need play time to control stress • Good mental and emotional health depend on leisure time
Time Management Tools • Calendar – to help you keep up with important events • Schedule– helps you plan your time • To-do List – a list of things to get done on a certain day
Time Management Troublemakers • Time Wasters– talking on the phone, TV time & games • Procrastination – putting things off • Do unpleasant tasks first • Avoid distractions & interruptions • Set up a schedule or routine
Time Management Troublemakers • Over-Commitment –taking on too many outside jobs • Stressed out • Can’t do anything very well • Learn to say no and mean it
Strategies to Use • Break large tasks into smaller ones • Dovetail or overlap activities in order to save time • Allow enough time to do the job right the first time
Strategies to Use • Be prepared, have all supplies needed • Evaluate your standards; not too high or too low • Be flexible and adjust your plans when needed
Learning From Mistakes • Perfection doesn’t happen overnight • Continually examine your habits • Evaluate your progress • Observe others
Do: • Tackle one task at a time • Plan ahead • Complete the most important work first • Stay focused • Think about long-term payoffs • Make a to-do list
Don’t: • Put things off • Waste time • Spend too much time chatting • Get stuck on minor details that may jeopardize the bigger picture
Assignment: Take out a sheet of paper and write down 5 ways you do not manage your time well and then suggest a way for each to improve your time management skills!