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2 Unit 1: Balance Your Time

3 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

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

5 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

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

7 Your Top Priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho

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

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

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

11 Start Your Master List © 2010 by the University of Idaho

12 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

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

14 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

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

16 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

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

18 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

19 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

20 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

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

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

23 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

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