Time Management Strategies
The SMART acronym
Steps to reaching your goal
Goals
Other
100
Go through each course syllabus and identify key dates for assignments, tests, and projects. Write those due dates in your planner. One idea is to write the due date for the assignment a week in advance of the actual due date to help mitigate procrastination.
What is plan ahead?
100
The "S" stands for.
What is specific?
100
Once you have identified your goals, prioritize your goals as short-term or long-term goals. Short-term goals are goals that can be complete in 3–6 months or less. Long-term goals are goals that can be completed in 6 months to the next couple of years.
What is set goal?
100
This goal can be created and accomplished in less than 3 months
What is a short term goal?
100
A document that provides an outline of your course assignments, due dates, and class policies?
What is course syllabus?
200
Make a list of all that you need to do each week. Review your list and determine which tasks are both important and urgent—start with tasks that have immediate deadlines and that also have the highest value on your task list.
What is prioritize your tasks?
200
The "M" stands for...
What is measurable?
200
Place your goals where you can see them every day. Utilize your planner to create “To Do Lists” for small steps you can take each day or week to accomplish your goals.
What is make a plan?
200
This goal may take a whole year or semester to accomplish
What is an intermediate goal?
200
A list of things you need to do and/or things you would like to do.
What is a priority list?
300
To avoid burnout, schedule appointments with yourself to do things you enjoy that also energize you. Staying motivated and focused is half the battle in any situation. Make time to exercise, develop hobbies, travel, visit friends, or explore the city—in other words, make the time to take care of yourself!
What is schedule appointments with yourself?
300
The "A" stands for...
What is achievable?
300
We often plan too much and never actually start working on our goals. Take time to document how you are making progress on your goals and reward yourself when you reach a significant mile marker. For example, when you earn an A on your test, take time to document that success by sharing your good news with others and rewarding yourself—it will help keep you motivated.
What is get to work?
300
This goal may take years to accomplish and require extensive planning
What is a long term goal?
300
An elevator ________ is a succinct speech that sums up unique aspects of a business and is designed to get a conversation started
What is a pitch?
400
Create a routine and follow it daily. Having a routine can help you focus and have a greater sense of control of your life. Having a routine can also help you remember tasks and items more easily.
What is develop a routine?
400
The "R" stands for...
What is realistic?
400
Be consistent. Be diligent. Do not give up! When the goal you have set becomes challenging, take the time to remind yourself why your goal is important to you and how it supports your values. Go back to visualizing the End in Mind from Stephen Covey. Remember that the goals you set today will bring you the success you desire in the future.
What is stick to it?
400
specific, defined, and measureable
What are objectives?
400
The nine C's are the best way to prepare an ___________ pitch? Concise, Clear, Compelling, Credible, Conceptual, Concrete, Customized, Consistent, and Conversational
What is an elevator?
500
To maximize your time, minimize distractions. Identify your time wasters and find ways to manage those distractions. Set time limits on social media such as Facebook, Tumblr, or Instagram, and other distractions. Keep your scheduled time blocks separate. When you have scheduled time for studying—focus on studying; when you have scheduled time with your friends—focus on your friends; when you have scheduled time for rest—focus on resting. Each time you follow your schedule, make sure you find small ways to reward yourself.
What is minimize distractions?
500
The "T" stands for...
What is timely?
500
CELEBRATE! You have planned your work and worked your plan. Make a note of how accomplishing your goal makes you feel. Reflect on the hard work and dedication you put into reaching this milestone. Highlight your achievement and use it as a coach to help you reach your next goal.
What is reach goal?
500
desired results of goal completion
What are outcomes?
500
When interviewing for a job, your employer will form his first opinion of you based upon how you are dressed and your personal appearance. This is the importance of ______ for ______.
What is dress for success?
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