Unit 1: Balance Your Time

Balanced Living Definition Stability, equality, harmony Caring appropriately for all life areas Don’t over-do or under-do © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Balanced Living Balance Your Time Manage Your Stress Feed Your Body Move Your Body Rest Your Body © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Overview Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities Using time-management tools and techniques Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Determine Priorities Relationships Health School Work Recreation Spiritual © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Your Top Priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

What Takes Most of Your Time? Compare time use with priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

When to Evaluate Priorities Yearly After major life changes When you feel overwhelmed When adding significant new responsibilities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time Write a master list Include everything Note key dates and deadlines © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Start Your Master List © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time Write a daily task list Appointments and scheduled events 3-5 things from master list Prioritize items on the list Does your list match your priorities? © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time Set limits Time limit for each task Number of tasks to accomplish General limits © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Manage Time Focus on one thing at a time Do the most important things at your peak energy time Avoid interruptions Build in a padding Be aware of technology drains What steals time? © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Include Time For: Self Relationships Physical activity Sleep © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Having Trouble Managing Time? Analyze how you spend your time for several days Look for unproductive time Adjust method Don’t book every minute © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Mornings Schedule Possessions Expectations © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Mornings The night before Review task list Take a shower Lay out clothes Prepare your lunch Pack up for the day Set your alarm with some padding included © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Schedule Say no if it does not meet a priority Don't fill the calendar Schedule time for fun and relaxation Delegate Combine fun and needs Put in deadlines, and work backwards to fill in mini-tasks. © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Simplify Possessions Declutter your life to declutter your brain Form follows function Decide where to start Set start date and time Get others to help Need vs. want © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Summary Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

SMART Goals S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achievable R = Rewarding T = Time-bound © 2010 by the University of Idaho

Balance Your Time Goal Set a time-management goal that will help balance your life SMART Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Rewarding Time-bound © 2010 by the University of Idaho