Time Management Skills
Without implementing proper _______ ________ strategies, students are more likely to struggle, feel overwhelmed and stressed out.
What is "Time Management".
*Time management can be tricky. In college, it's not unusual for 40% to 50% of your grade to be earned during the last month of the semester.
*That last month of the semester can be difficult, please plan ahead.
True or False? Good time management means not having any free time.
False. Good time management means that you have a balance in your life between scheduling the things you have to do and making time for the things you want to do. You should ensure that your schedule allows for down time and fun time, in order to maintain balance in your life.
This is a tool that we write to ourselves, to remind ourselves to do something, or not to forget about something.
PLANNER!/Notes/Reminders/Post-it
The putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention.
What is "procrastination".
True or False? People who manage their time wisely are able to get more done in less time.
True. A well managed schedule allows people to get the things they have to do completed on time, as well as making time for the things they want to do.
For each hour of class time, it is recommended for each college student to study at least ___ to ___ hour(s) outside of the classroom.
A) 0 to 1 hour
B) 2 to 3 hours
C)4 to 5 hours
D) none of the above
What is : "2-3 hours"
*It is recommended that full time students (with a 15 hour class load per week) should study between 30 and 45 hours per week.
*In high school, 80% of learning was done inside the classroom while 20% of learning was outside of the classroom.
*The ratio in college is now reversed.
*a change from a very structured (high school) environment to unstructured (college) environment requires proper time management.
True or False.
To redeem the time, you should ask yourself: "What can I do today that will give me more time tomorrow?"
True
You can look for ways to buy time back. You can do it in three ways:
Eliminating, Automating, or Delegating.
Use this tool to map out your week, month, year, etc.
What is a "planner" or "calendar."
This is often used to distance oneself from stressful activities.
What is "procrastination"
*Sometimes procrastinators aren't merely lazy or just don't care. Oftentimes, people distance themselves from stressful activities.
*People are naturally inclined to spend more time on tasks that are fun or easy vs. boing, tedious, or complex.
*Deal with stress aspects of the activity can reduce the likely hood of procrastination.
*Identify those stressors and find remedy (ask for help, or automate).
There are _______minutes in a day.
What is "1440"
*Make every minute count!
This technique allows us to rank our tasks from most important/most urgent to least important/least urgent. Doing this will allow us to complete the most pressing item first.
Prioritizing
*The Eisenhower Decision Matrix
One shouldn't struggle by him or herself. When faced with difficulty or feeling overwhelmed, one should ask for..
What is "Help"
*Asking for help early enough will save time.
*Don't wait until the end of the semester.
Helpful time management tools/ apps
Apps like:
Pomodoro
Apple
This is the Biggest problem for procrastinators.
What is "getting started"
*Once you start a project, you build momentum.
*Start early enough for that momentum to build.
*5 second rule (focuses on the neuroscience foundations for how our minds work when we procrastinate.)
The idea is to disarm procrastination by taking immediate action within the first 5 seconds.
2 minute rule is similar
If it takes less than 2 mins to do something, do it immediately. NOT ALL ASSIGNMENTS, TASKS AND GOALS CAN BE DONE IN 2MINS. The point is to can get STARTED in two minutes. The key is to build momentum.
The average person in the U.S spends an average of ___ hour(s) and ___ minutes on social media per day.
A) 2 hours, 23 minutes
B) 8 hours, 45 minutes
C) 1 hour, 2 minutes
D) 4 hours and 30 mins
A) 2 Hours, 23 minutes
Time management is really about ____ -management
What is " self" management.
* Manage yourself in the time that you have.
"You may delay, but time will not, and lost of time is never found again." -Ben Franklin
How we choose to spend our time is not only logical, but it is emotional.
This technique allots 4 sets of 25 minute blocks to complete a task followed by 5 minute breaks in between.
The Pomodoro Technique
This tool helps us wake up on time, and can be used to remind us to do other things at specific times.
Alarms
Finish the Rhyme:
Doing this to keep your drive in motion,
by promising a treat as your reward for devotion. Therefore, use rewards as part of your ________!
What is "motivation"?
Positive Reinforcement: When someone is rewarded for their efforts, they are more likely to continue performing the task to earn future rewards.
Increases Engagement and Confidence
This is the biggest island in the world.
Greenland
Finish the rhyme: to avoid interruptions that cost time and adds weight, offload some of those unimportant tasks and _________.
What is "Delegate".
Many people have a hard time saying this simple word. However, using this word can be used to reduce stress and create more time for tomorrow.
What is Saying "NO"
*Time management has a lot to do with what you don't do, than what you do.
*Anything that we can say no to today, can create more time for tomorrow.
Your instructor provides this useful tool to help you manage your time.
What is a "syllabus"
*Use your syllabus as a guide for the semester.
First, write down (in pencil) all of your assignments for the semester in a calendar or planner.
Then break your assignments, tasks, duties and commitments into smaller chunks or milestones.
*The key is to recognize the importance of managing the 16 weeks (duration of the class) not just the week in front of you.
This 1980's song made popular by American singer "Cher", happens to be the procrastinator's anthem and theme song.
What is "If I can turn back time"
*95% of college students suffer from procrastination
75% of college students admit to be procrastinators
50% of students procrastinate consistently and problematically.
Finish the song!
" Time keeps on slippin, slippin, slippin ____ ____ ___"
What is "into the future"
*Every minute counts. Be cognizant of the time.
*Constant awareness of a ticking clock can help make the most of the time we have.
*Refer to Time Management Profile