Time Management Basics
What is time management?
Time management - the process of planning and being in control of time spent on specific activities. It is used to be more productive.
True or False: Time management will help you set and meet your goals.
TRUE
True or False: You can not create your own planner because it distracts you from creating a schedule.
FALSE! You can create your own planner. This also allows you to be creative with it and make it personal.
What happens if a person doesn't use time management?
Lots of stress, missed deadlines, lack of productivity, problems with sleep, etc.
Where can you use time management skills?
Ex. work
school
everyday life
Anywhere!
List two examples of tasks or activities that you can use timeblocking for.
Build in time for:
-homework
-video games
-hanging with friends
-social media
What are some ways you can use time management skills at school?
Create a schedule outside of school classes for study time.
Use a planner or digital calendar on your phone. Set reminders!
Eliminate distractions.
Set Goals For Each Study Session. Ex. I will read 15 pages tonight.
Start Working On Assignments Early. (Not the day before it’s due or before a test)
Make a Project Plan. (chart out what you need to accomplish each day to be on task)
Work On One Thing At A Time.
True or False:
Goal setting is a great way to manage your time.
True
What's 2-minute rule? How does it work?
If a task takes less than 2 minutes to complete, it should be done immediately instead of being put off for later
What is 'eat that frog' method? How does it work?
1) Find the hardest or the scariest task of the day;
2) Eat that frog! (do the most difficult task first).
What is 'eat an elephant one bite at a time'? How does it work?
Break down a large task into smaller, more manageable parts
What is the ABCDE method?
A prioritization technique used for time management and decision-making. It involves assigning tasks to five groups, based on their urgency and importance:
categories
A (high importance, high urgency),
B (medium importance, medium urgency),
C (low importance, high urgency),
D (low importance, low urgency),
E (eliminate or delegate).
How does time management help us?
Better decision-making skills
Better performance at work and school
Increased responsibility and independence
More opportunities to relax
More time for family and friends
Reduced anxiety when projects are due in school or test dates are approaching
What are some reasons as to why we do not get things done?
We feel intimidated because it seems hard
Sometimes we're afraid we'll fail
Rebellion and laziness
Lack of motivation, focus and just being tired
We’re not organized
We don’t know where or how to start
What is the Pomodoro technique? Why is it called like that?
You work on a task for 45 mins and then either rest or work on another task for 15 minutes. It is named after a cooking timer that looks like a tomato.
What's the difference between Eisenhower Matrix and ABCDE technique?
The Eisenhower Matrix focuses on urgency and importance, helping to distinguish between tasks that need immediate attention and those that can be deferred. The ABCDE Method, on the other hand, assigns tasks based on their priority, making it easy to identify which tasks should be tackled first.
Why is your time so important?
Time is important because it is the one thing we can never get back. Once it’s gone, we can never get it back.
Fill in the blank: Research shows that it takes __ days to establish a new habit as routine.
Research shows that it takes 21 days to establish a new habit as routine.
Why is creating a routine important? How can you create a routine?
This helps you to be in control of your time, and not the other way around.
Establish proactive habits like:
Creating a to do list for the day (the night before)
Doing your chores right after school
Get to your homework before hanging out
Once you get into the routine of doing things in a certain order, you won't have to waste time thinking about what to do next
What have you studies during this week in our summer camp? What was useful and what was useless for you? What did you like the most? (question for both teams)
Your own answers :)