Scheduling Your Time
This is where you may have to go to get checks cashed or withdraw money from a savings account.
BONUS...... $100
What are the typical hours a bank is open?
Banks!
BONUS.....
Monday - Friday: 8-6, Saturday 8-12
Watching too much of this can prevent you from getting out of the house and getting some exercise.
TV
Sleeping more than _____ hours each day for an extended period of time could lead to isolation and depression.
9+ hours
Writing important dates or appointments on one of these and hanging it where it will be seen can be helpful in keeping a schedule.
Calendar!
Doing this activity around the neighborhood or through a local park can be a great stress reducer, not to mention an excellent form of exercise.
Walk, jog
This is where you will need to go to pick up your prescriptions.
Pharmacy!
Talking about others in a way that is NOT helpful or supportive.
Gossiping
Not having any scheduled activities to do all day long can cause you to feel this way.
Bored, lonely, depressed, etc.
Putting this object across the room so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off can help you get started with your daily routine.
Alarm Clock
Doing this can be a fun and productive way to structure your time, as long as you do not buy more than you can really afford.
It is important to remember that the public transportation schedule might change on these days.
Weekends and holidays!
Staring off into space for long periods of time.
Daydreaming, "zoning out"
Not making any time for these healthy activities you enjoy could cause your stress levels to rise.
Leisure, hobbies, relaxation, etc.
Getting help from these people can help to lighten your load while still making sure that everything that needs to get done gets taken care of.
Family, friends, supports
This is one way to structure some of your free time while offering your help and services to others, without all of the responsibilities of a paying job.
BONUS ............ $100
Name some possible free activities available in most communities.
Volunteering!
BONUS.....
Parks, libraries, window shopping, time with friends, etc.
If you know you get anxious when you are around crowds, this would be the recommended time to go to the grocery store.
Early morning or late afternoon on weekdays.
Waiting until the last minute to get something done, known as _______, can cause a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Procrastination.
You can make yourself feel this way when you try to cram too much into one day.
Overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, etc.
If you feel you have too much to do in a day and you are not going to get everything done, you could do this to better manage your time.
Ask for help, spread tasks out during the week
Name 3 chores that should be done regularly around the house to keep things neat and clean.
Dishes, vacuum, dust, laundry, etc.
A person who has to be up for work at 7:00 AM should go to bed by this time each night to ensure they get enough sleep.
BONUS....... $100
If this person has a hard time getting to sleep at night, what are two strategies they could try?
Around 11 PM.
BONUS.............
Listen to music, avoid snacks/drinks before bedtime, etc
Repeatedly making up these reasons about why you cannot get something done wastes a lot of time.
Excuses
Having a lack of ______ makes you feel like you cannot find the energy or the willpower to get things done.
BONUS........ $100
Name one thing that keeps you going.
Motivation, sleep, etc
BONUS........
Anything healthy that works!
Managing your time effectively helps to reduce this, since you are prepared for what you have to do.
Stress, anxiety, etc
This is something that can help you get your day started, and can be a great place to socialize with others, especially on weekends/weekend mornings.
Church, temple, synagogue, etc.