Time Management Styles
Which time-management style loves making checklists and finishing early?
The Early Bird
What is procrastination?
Delaying or putting off tasks that need immediate attention
What are the four sections of the Eisenhower Matrix?
Do, Schedule, Delegate, Delete
What is a “Pomodoro”?
A focused work interval followed by a short break
This style works best under pressure and usually finishes at the last minute.
The Pressure Cooker
Avoiding a tough assignment because you might fail is what cause of procrastination?
Fear of failure
Starting a project weeks early belongs in which section?
Schedule (Important but Not Urgent)
How long is a typical Pomodoro?
25 minutes of work, 5-minute break
This creative style often “wings it” and starts late but still does well.
The Improviser
Spending too much time perfecting one part of a project is an example of what?
Perfectionism
A group chat about homework you’ve already done fits into which category?
Delegate (Urgent but Not Important)
Name two benefits of the Pomodoro Technique.
Improves focus, reduces burnout (also tracks progress and builds time awareness)
What’s one key strategy for the Balancing Act to stay effective?
Don’t overload yourself; use planners or reminders and take short breaks
Getting distracted by social media instead of studying shows what problem?
Difficulty setting priorities
What should you do with tasks that are neither urgent nor important?
Delete or minimize them
How does the Pomodoro Technique help beat procrastination?
Breaks work into small, timed chunks that make starting easier