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English class - day 2. Time Management. Time management log. Fill out the ‘ time ’ section of the log starting with the time you wake up in the morning up until the time you go to bed (use intervals of 30 minutes) Example: 6:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., etc.
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Time management log • Fill out the ‘time’section of the log starting with the time you wake up in the morning up until the time you go to bed (use intervals of 30 minutes) • Example: 6:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., etc. • In the column ‘activity’write down what you were doing at this exact time.
Benefits of time management • Efficient • Successful • Healthy
Obstacles to effective time management Unclear objectives Disorganization Inability to say “no”
Obstacles to effective time management Interruptions More interruptions Periods of inactivity
Obstacles to effective time management Too many things at once Stress and fatigue Procrastination All work and no play Time wasters
What can we do? Recognize that obstacles exist Identify them Employ strategies to overcome
Set goals • Specific • Measurable
Set goals • Achievable • Realistic • Time-based • Specific • Measurable
Prioritize • Do • Delegate • Delay • Delete
Prioritize • Address the urgent • Accomplish what you can early • Attach deadlines to things you delay
Time management log • Pencil in three priorities you plan to tackle today (on your time management log) • Use an arrow to determine how much energy each activity requires
Learn when to say “NO” • You can’t do everything • Don’t undertake things you can’t complete • Remain consistent to your goals
Time Wasters • Don’t waste time on time waters • What are time wasters?
Time wasters http://holykaw.alltop.com/time-wasters-at-work-infographic
Use your waiting time • On public transportation • At the doctor’s office • Waiting for your lift • On hold/on break • When you are early
Use your waiting time Correspondence Emails, important texts, or memos Books or homework
Concentrate on the task at hand • Focus on your goal • Tune out interruptions
Consider your personal prime time • Morning? • Evening? • Late night?
Sleep is crucial • How much sleep do you get every night?
Review • Set goals • Prioritize • Organize • Learn when to say “NO” • Use your waiting time • Concentrate on the task at hand • Consider your personal prime time • Celebrate success
Life hacks/school life hacks • In groups… • List 10 ways in which you can improve the time management of your personal life along with your school life. • Try to think of methods we haven’t already mentioned!
Time management matrix • Look back onto the time management log that you filled out with daily activity. • Categorize the activities into the chart (important - urgent, important - not urgent)
Response: Today’s Timely takeaways • Write a 150-200 word response regarding the hacks, tips, and information that you learned about time management today. • Try to include: • How you currently manage your time. • What you’re doing right/wrong. • How you plan to change. Why? • What is most important regarding time management. Explain.