1. Time Management

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 2 You’ve Got the Time! You have enough time Time is an equal opportunity resource: everyone gets 168 hours per week Time is elusive and easy to ignore Time is a non-renewable resource Time seems to pass at varying speeds

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 3 ABC Daily To-Do’s 1.Brainstorm: Write down everything you want to accomplish tomorrow 2.Estimate the time for each task 3.Rate each task by priority –A’s are most important –B’s are important but not urgent –C’s do not require immediate attention

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 4 ABC Daily To-Do’s 4.As you complete tasks, cross them off your list 5.At the end of the day, evaluate your performance

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 5 Why Planning Sets You Free You set the plan You can change it You choose how to achieve it

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 6 Also… When there’s a plan, there’s a chance Planning frees you from constant decisions Planning makes adjustments easier

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 7 Strategies for Scheduling Schedule fixed blocks of time first Classes Sleeping Eating Work Schedule

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 8 Strategies for Scheduling Schedule for real life Time for errands Flexibility Realistic goals Time for fun

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 9 Strategies for Scheduling Schedule study time wisely Study 2 hours for each hour in class Plan for the unplanned Set clear start and stop times Avoid marathon study sessions

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 10 Strategies for Scheduling Remember your goals and yourself Back up to a bigger picture “Filter” your tasks before scheduling them

11. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 11 7-Day Anti-Procrastination Plan MondayMake it meaningful TuesdayTake it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone Friday Find a reward Saturday Settle it now Sunday Say NO

12. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 12 7 More Ways to Stop Procrastination Observe your procrastination Discover your procrastination style Trick yourself into getting started Let feelings follow action Choose to work under pressure Step back to the big picture Take it easy

13. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 13 Twenty-Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Now When to study Where to study Ways to handle the rest of the world Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck

14. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 14 When to Study Study difficult subjects first Be aware of your best time of day Use waiting time

15. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 15 Where to Study Use a regular study area Study where you’ll be alert Use a library

16. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 16 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Pay attention to your attention Agree with living mates about study time Get off the phone

17. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 17 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Learn to say NO Hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door Get ready the night before

18. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 18 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Call ahead Avoid noise distractions Notice how others misuse your time

19. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 19 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal? Am I being too hard on myself? Is this a piano?

20. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 20 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck Would I pay myself for what I’m doing right now? Can I do just one more thing? Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent?

21. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 21 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck Can I delegate this? How did I just waste time? Could I find the time if I really wanted to? Am I willing to promise it?

22. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 22 Time Management for Right-Brained People Know your values Do less Slow down Remember people Focus on outcomes Handle it now Buy less Forget about time Take time to retreat from time

23. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 23 Strategies for Long-Term Planning State your goals effectively Make measurements reflect your values Work from future to present Write out your plan Be willing to act Talk planning Be bold Look for what’s missing Maintain what you love Remember to remember

24. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Time management - 24 Do You Have Effective Habits? Success in school and life is largely a matter of cultivating effective habits.