1. Study Skills- Chapter 6 “Th ờ i gian th ấ m tho ắ t thoi đ ư a Nó đi đi mãi, có ch ờ đ ợ i ai!” (Ca dao) Tin x ấ u: th ờ i gian c ứ bay mãi. Nh ư ng tin t ố t: b ạ n là phi công trên chuy ế n bay đó

2. Contents I.Time management II.Procrastination

3. I. Time Management I.1. What is time management? I.2. How do I use my time? I.3. Time management strategies I.4. A system of time planning and management

4. I.1. What is time management? Smith (1994)- Time: “ a continuum in which events succeed one another from past through present to future” “controlling your life means controlling your time, and controlling your time means controlling the events in your life”

5. I.2. How do I use my time? manage avoiddelegate/avoid focus 80/20 Rule: 80% thành quả được mang đến từ 20 % công việc. 20% đó phải là việc quan trọng. Người thành công là người biết chọn đúng những việc quan trọng để làm và dám “vứt” đi những việc không quan trọng.

6. Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T NĂM, ta hãy h ỏ i h ọ c sinh đã không đ ạ t đ ủ đi ể m đ ể đ ượ c lên l ớ p. Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T THÁNG, ta h ả y h ỏ i ng ườ i m ẹ đã sinh đ ứ a con thi ế u tháng ! Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T TU Ầ N, ta hãy h ỏ i ông ch ủ nhi ệ m c ủ a t ờ tu ầ n báo. Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T GI Ờ, ta hãy h ỏ i nh ữ ng ai đang đ ứ ng đ ợ i ng ườ i yêu! Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T PHÚT, ta hãy h ỏ i ng ườ i b ị tr ễ chuy ế n xe đi ệ n! Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T GIÂY, ta hãy h ỏ i ng ườ i v ừ a tránh kh ỏ i m ộ t tai n ạ n! Mu ố n nh ậ n th ứ c đ ượ c giá tr ị c ủ a M Ộ T PH Ầ N TRI Ệ U GIÂY, ta hãy h ỏ i l ự c sĩ th ắ ng huy ch ươ ng B Ạ C c ủ a Th ế V ậ n H ộ i!

7. Time wastersMy rankEstimated HoursActual Hours Procrastination Watching TV Visiting with friends/ socializing Daydreaming Figuring out how to do an assignment Physical problems, lack of energy Sleeping Lack of planning Waiting for others Talking on the phone First, rank each of the items listed below in importance to you. (1) Being the most important. Second, list the amount of hours you estimate that you spend per week doing each activity. Third, keep track of the number of hours that you actually spend doing each activity. This will allow you assess the differences you perceive in the amount of time you actually spend on activities versus what you thought you were spending. It will also allow you to look at these areas and take some control of your time!

10. I.3. Time management strategies o Set regular study periods o Study in an environment that is relatively free of distractions and interruptions o Schedule tasks so they can be accomplished in 30-60 minutes blocks of time. o Take short breaks o Be specific in identifying how you plan to use your time. o Alternate subjects when you have a long time block available for study. o Estimate the time needed for each assignment. o Prioritize tasks o Do the assignment for the course you dislike first. o Work ahead off your assignment when possible o Carry your calendar with you write down any appointment.

11. Monthly Schedule I.4. A system of time planning and management

12. Weekly schedule

13. II. Procrastination II.1. What is procrastination? II.2. What can I do about my tendency to procrastinate?

14. II.1. What is procrastination? Procrastination: The behavior of postponing tasks o Do you delay starting assignments? o Are you late handing in assignments? o Do you tend to wait for the last minute to complete assignments? o Are you often late for appointments? o Do you often underestimate the amount of time needed to complete a task?

15. II.1. What is procrastination? Causes of procrastination -A lack of conscientiousness (poor time management, work discipline, self-control, responsibility) -The fear of failure and anxiety

16. II.2. What can I do about my tendency to procrastinate? Procrastination Elimination Strategies Time-telling Reminder notes Reinforcement The bits-and- piece approach The 5-minute plan The 80% success rule Social support for task completion Establish a set time for a routine Modify the environment

17. II.2. What can I do about my tendency to procrastinate? Challenging and Changing beliefs and misperceptions Irrational beliefs Rational beliefs ? -It’s too late to complete this task. It’s never too late! If I get started now I can make good progress and get the task done. -I’m very good at getting things done at the last minutes, so I don’t have to worry. ??? -I won’t get this task done unless I relax first or get in the right mood. -??? -I’m not smart enough to do this task. -???

18. http://blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/time-management-mind-map