1. Time Management

2. Benefits of Time Management Increased productivity Have more energy each day Reduced stress Able to do the things you want to do Get more done each day Relate more positively to others Increased self esteem

3. Plan – Clear and realistic goals – The things that get measured get done – Keep and set deadlines Minimize distractions – Concentration skills Prioritize – Urgent vs. important tasks – Begin with the most difficult task – Postpone unnecessary activities until the work is done

4. Set limits – Learn to say no Take time to do a quality job Break large tasks into smaller ones – Take a break when needed – The mind works in 20 min segments Get something done every day Complete routine work efficiently Don’t let others waste your time and don’t waste other’s time

5. Keep your work with you – If you have extra time you can get something done Find your productive time – Work when you are at your best “treat it like a job” Don’t get sidetracked – Especially when working on-line Get a good night’s sleep every night – 8 hours – Live like a clock

6. Dealing With E-mail Define a specific time to check e-mail – Twice a day – Also works well with phone calls Skip it – Only read e-mails that are relevant to your life Do it immediately – There is always a cost when you look at the same thing 2 or 3 times The 5 line rule

7. Procrastination Identify it – What is it that you are putting off Understand it – Feelings that support procrastination Defeated by stress management – Behaviors that contribute to procrastination Use rewards to complete the task that you are avoiding – Thoughts that contribute to procrastination Positive self talk