ASU 101 Time Management

Course Objectives:  Discuss the importance of time management.  Select appropriate time management skills.  Generate an effective weekly schedule.  Discuss general methods for effective time management.

6 P’s of Time Management Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Time Management Advantages Gain time Motivates and initiates Reduces avoidance Promotes review Eliminates cramming Reduces anxiety

Time Wasters Poor planning Procrastination Failure to ask for help Interruptions Disorganization Setting unrealistic goals or expectations Too much involvement

Time Management Strategies Make a list of all the demands on your time Create realistic expectations and deadlines Scan your priority list throughout the day Work on tasks in priority order Use a planner Reserve an interruption-free block of time

Create a Balance Physical Intellectual Social Emotional Educational Spiritual

I Have a Syllabus, Now What? During the first week of classes,  Mark important dates in a planner, calendar, or PDA  Establish priorities and deadlines  Establish how long tasks might take  Allow extra time for UnForseen Obstacles (UFO’s)  Develop blocks of study time  Plan for additional review and study time

CSE360 Example Overview of software engineering Project  Semester long  Weekly meetings  Create deliverables  Peer-reviews  Face-to-face and electronic communication To receive an “A”  Students spend on average 4-6 hours per week outside of class

Develop a “To-Do” List List priorities or tasks for the week Assign each task a category  1, 2, 3 with “1” as top priority; or  A, B, C with “A” as top priority; or  M, S, C (Must, Should, Could) Example:  (2) Exercise  (1) Read pages for CS 200  (3) Go to the bookstore Indicate task completeness Consult as needed and re-prioritize

Compromising Re-prioritize Postpone Delegate Speed-up Do it differently Learn to say “no”

Additional Principles Identify “best time” for studying Use distributed learning and practice Study difficult subjects first Make time for entertainment and relaxation Ensure you have time to sleep, eat, and exercise Try to combine activities Take time to organize your space

Plan for Rewards Enjoy a favorite meal or snack Stand up and stretch Look outside the window Go outside Admire the finished work Congratulate yourself

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