1. P.O.W.E.R. Plan PREPARE ORGANIZE WORK EVALUATE RETHINK
2.1 TM 3
PREPARE
ORGANIZE
WORK
EVALUATE
RETHINK
Learn where time is going
Use a master calendar, weekly timetable, and daily to-do list
Follow the schedules you’ve put together
Keep track of your short-term and long-term accomplishments
Reflect on your personal style of time management
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2. Things-To-Do-List Things To Do List ___________ (today's date)
2.2 TM 4
Things To Do List
___________ (today's date)
item priority completed
____________ ( ) ( )
My Goals for the Week
academic goals:
personal goals:
my values:
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3. Weekly 24-7 Planning Sheet
2.3 TM 5
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4. 168 hours Worksheet
2.4a TM 6
This activity allows you to understand how you use your time each week. Everyone has the same amount of time and knowing how you choose to use your time will give you the power to change your behaviors.
Step 1. List the amount of time per week for each activity (arrive at a daily average and multiply by 7; account for weekend differences):
a. Class time (# of hours in class each week) ________
b. Job/Work ________
c. Studying ________
d. Commuting/transportation time ________
e. Athletics (varsity sports and practice) ________
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5. 168 hours Worksheet
2.4b TM 6
f. Extracurricular Activities (clubs, SGA, church, etc.) ________
g. Family Responsibilities (cleaning, cooking, shopping) ________
h. Sleeping ________
i. Eating ________
j. Personal Hygiene (bathing, hair, make-up, etc.) ________
Step 2: Add together a-j for a SUBTOTAL = ________
Now subtract your subtotal from for a TOTAL = ________
If the number in your TOTAL line is negative, you have committed more time than there is in a week. YOU ARE IN TROUBLE. If you have time left over, ask yourself what choices there are for your time. Do you have time for more sleep? Volunteering? Friends?
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