TIME MANAGEMENT BASICS
What is time management?
The process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities.
What is a common time management challenge involving delay?
Procrastination.
What is the SMART goal framework?
Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What is burnout?
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
What should you set to avoid over-commitment and manage your time better?
Boundaries.
Name one benefit of good time management.
Increased productivity, reduced stress, or better work-life balance.
What term describes taking on too many responsibilities?
Overcommitment.
Which matrix helps prioritize tasks by urgency and importance?
The Eisenhower Matrix.
Name one sign of burnout.
Overwhelm, lack of motivation, fatigue, or irritability.
Name one form of self-care that can help prevent burnout.
Sleep, exercise, or healthy eating.
What technique involves scheduling specific blocks of time for different tasks?
Time Blocking.
Name a common distraction that can impact time management.
Social media, friends, or phone notifications.
Name an app that helps with planning and task management.
Notion, Google Calendar, or Todoist.
True or False: Burnout only affects your academic life.
FALSE
What type of activities should you make time for to prevent burnout?
Hobbies and relaxation.
What should you do every Sunday evening to manage your time better?
Plan your week in advance.
What is the main issue when tasks are not organized by importance?
Poor Prioritization.
What should you do at the end of each day to improve time management?
Review and adjust your plans.
Name one common cause of burnout in college students.
Excessive workload, lack of rest, poor time management, or high expectations.
What type of exercise can help with stress reduction?
Meditation, yoga, or physical activity like walking or stretching.
Name the rule that suggests doing tasks immediately if they take less than two minutes.
The Two-Minute Rule.
What should you limit to avoid errors and increase focus?
Multitasking.
Breaking tasks into smaller steps helps reduce what feeling?
Overwhelm.
Burnout can affect which three areas of well-being?
Emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
When should you seek help to prevent or address burnout?
When stress becomes unmanageable or when you notice signs of burnout.