1. Time Management

2. What do you hope to gain by being here today?

3. What is Time Management? Organization of activities so I can get it all done.Organization of activities so I can get it all done. Setting priorities so I know I can do the most important things first.Setting priorities so I know I can do the most important things first. Establishing goals and intentionally managing my life instead of reacting to events or drifting aimlessly through life.Establishing goals and intentionally managing my life instead of reacting to events or drifting aimlessly through life.

4. Definition Continued Time management is making wise scheduling decisions which involve self-discipline and delayed gratification.

5. Time Vampires The internet/e-mailThe internet/e-mail Waiting TimeWaiting Time The telephone/InterruptionsThe telephone/Interruptions Lack of planning/Hurrying/Underestimating TimeLack of planning/Hurrying/Underestimating Time Procrastination/DisorganizationProcrastination/Disorganization Overscheduling/Cant say noOverscheduling/Cant say no Unrealistic demands on self & othersUnrealistic demands on self & others CrisesCrises

6. A Personal Time Survey How do you spend your time?

7. Long-term Planning Long-term Planning Establish deadline for projectEstablish deadline for project Break down the project into stepsBreak down the project into steps Establish realistic amounts of time stepsEstablish realistic amounts of time steps Working backward from due date, set deadline for each stepWorking backward from due date, set deadline for each step Incorporate enough time in schedule to complete step along with other weekly tasksIncorporate enough time in schedule to complete step along with other weekly tasks

8. Personal Priority List To Do Lists Fixed Priorities Tasks you must do at a certain time Classes Sleeping Meals Job Flexible Priorities Obligations you can meet on your own time Study times Homework Social events Relaxing time

9. Assign Priorities A Priorities: tasks you should be working on now. B Priorities: tasks that can wait until A tasks are done. C: Priorities: tasks that arent very important and can wait.

10. Final Tips Use planner/Set deadlines Use waiting time/Do 2 things at once Avoid procrastination/Dont cram Tackle hard tasks first Avoid perfectionism Take care of yourself Plan creative time Dont over commit