2. Where did my time go? by: Amanda Garrett Bailey

3.  Make lists  Reward yourself  Concentrate on one thing  Avoid procrastination  Set deadlines Time Management

4.  Step one:  Identify 8 major categories of items you keep in your office/work space.  Step two:  Physically sort every item in your workspace into the 8 categories identified in step one.  Eliminate unnecessary items.  Arrange the items in each category. Organization

5.  Step three:  Make a rough sketch of your workspace and appoint a place to store each category of items.  Purchase storage units for any leftover categories of materials.  Step four:  Create an outline or table of contents for each storage area.  Place each category of items into its new space in your office. Organization (con’t)

6.  Step five:  Spend 5 to 10 minutes at the end of each day putting all materials away into their assigned space.  Step six:  Repeat this entire process bi-annually, annually or whenever you take on new assignments. Organization (con’t)

7.  Begin a task as soon as it is received.  Set goals and make a plan to achieve them.  Complete your most important tasks first.  Always try to do your best work.  Listen and pay attention to the instructions. Effective Studying Skills

8.  The purpose of daily planners:  Tasks to be done  Events to be managed  Make to-do lists  Material to record:  Appointments  Due dates  Important events Using Daily Planners Effectively

9.  Focuses your mind on important objectives  You are less likely to forget tasks  Writing a list helps order your thoughts  It helps show the bigger picture  You feel more in control  You have a record of what you've done  You are less likely to become sidetracked “To-Do” List Advantages

10.  Managing time takes practice  Do a "to-do" list for your day  Learn the difference between "Do I need to do this now?" and "Do I need to do this at all?"  Use a "Do Not Disturb" sign!  Best suggestion for saving time - schedule 10 minutes to do nothing.  That time can be used to just sit and clear your mind. Simple Techniques to Manage Time

11.  External  Telephone interruptions  Visitors  Socializing  Lack of information  Internal  Procrastination  Unclear objectives  Failure to set priorities  Attempting to do too much at once Major Time Wasters

12.  Irritability  Fellow workers notice this first.  Fatigue  How many adults even notice this?  Difficulty concentrating  You often don't need to just to get through the day!  Forgetfulness  You can't remember what you did all day, what you ate yesterday.  Loss of sleep  This affects everything else!  At worst, withdrawal and depression Side Effects of Poor Management

13.  Avoid crises  Gain a feeling of accomplishment  Do the things that benefit you and your well-being  Enjoy your life. Do only things that matter. Benefits of Time Management

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