Vocabulary #1
Time Management
Planning how to divide your time between activities to increase productivity and focus
Initiative
Taking charge and doing something without being asked
Responsibility is important because it increases what two things?
Trust and productivity
Why is having a routine important?
- you experience less stress in life
- helps you become more organized
Timers / Pomodoro Technique
You already know you have a break planned. It's happening soon. Save your distractions for break time.
Accountability
Take ownership of a situation after it occurs and working to fix it or make it right if needed
Punctual
Being on Time
Your brain is programmed / wired to seek what two things?
Comfort and Safety
When should you start your bedtime routine?
20 - 30 minutes before going to bed
5,4,3,2,1 Method
Take a deep breath or internal scream and just start
Responsibility
Your duty. Often to finish or complete something.
Procrastination
Avoiding something because your brain is looking for stress relief
What is something I can do to become more organized?
Make lists and establish routines
What is something you can do at home that shows your parents you have initiative?
CHORES such as dishes, vacuum, sweep, mop, clean my room, wipe down the counters, make my bed every morning, etc.
Making a “To Do Later” list
It’s not ignoring your distractions. It’s keeping them organized to do later.
Routine
Doing the same thing every day, mostly around the same time
What does Pomodoro mean and in what language?
It means tomato in Italian
What are 2 school supplies you need to double check that you have when packing your bag the night before?
Pencils/pens. Assignments. Homework. Folders. Binders. Computer. Charger.
Increase Distance
Distractions are out of sight, out of mind