GOAL Target PLANNING –---Aim to hit the Target Preparer and Presenter: Margaret Ward “This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded under the President’s Community-Based Job Training Grants as implemented by the U. S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.” Time Management

A Most Valuable Resource I CANNOT be saved I am easy to IGNORE I am a NONRENEWABLE resource I pass at VARIOUS SPEEDS I am an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE WHO AM I? Planning-gives you a chance to spend this most valuable resource in the way you choose.

Time Management Time Management Skills Help you to schedule activities that will assist you in meeting your goals. To determine HOW I AM USING MY TIME I must: Monitor - Evaluate - Plan A Weekly Planner - Schedule the week’s activities: Then Monitor the week’s agenda- Evaluate in view of goal attainment - Plan accordingly Ask: Where am I spending too much time and not enough time? A Monthly Calendar - Post Test Dates, Papers due and Special Events

Time Management DAILY TO-DO LIST Brainstorm Tasks Estimate Time Rate each task by priority Cross off tasks Evaluate (The time for these activities excludes work or school hours)

SETTING GOALS BE SPECIFIC - makes clear Action needed and Results expected SET TIME FRAMES- Long Term Goals (5-20 yrs.) Mid-Term Goals (1-5 yrs.) Short-Term Goals (1 yr or less) SEVERAL AREAS of LIFE- for personal growth

REFLECT ON YOUR GOALS (Spot Checks). Check your Feelings - emotional connection. Check for Alignment - Is each goal a stepping stone to the next one?. Check for Obstacles - situations that act as constraints- seek solutions. Check for immediate steps - implement without delay some steps to accomplish a short term goal. Remember: Developing Time Management Skills mean TAKING CONTROL of YOUR LIFE