Time Management Skills
Prioritizing Tasks
Time Management Tools
More Time Management Skills
True or False?
100
This skill allows us to rank our tasks from most important/most urgent to least important/least urgent, so that we are able to complete the most pressing items first.
Prioritizing
100
Which is more important?
Going to work
OR
Going on a fishing trip
Going to work. If you want to make time for a fishing trip, you should plan ahead for it and make arrangements with your supervisor to have time off of work.
100
This is tool that we use to keep track of items that we need to complete, and check off the items we have completed. 
To-Do list, General List
100
This skill is used to create plans-time blocks- for your time.
Scheduling
100
True or False? Being to work on time doesn't matter so much if you are really good at your job.
False. Being to work on time is important, no matter your other skill sets or values to the team.
200
This skill is needed/used when we feel overwhelmed, are unable to do something ourselves, or when we are running out of time to complete a task.
Asking for help
200
Which is more important?
Doing housework
OR
Going to a medical appointment
Going to a medical appointment. Housework is important, but not as important as taking care of your health.
200
This is a tool that we use to see what day it is, what the date/month is, and to look at future dates and months.
Calendar
200
This skill is used when things aren't going as planned and you are feeling frustrated.
Patience
200
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.
300
These skills are used to provide us with a clear direction of what we want to happen, and the will that it takes to get there.
Goal setting/Motivation/Focus
300
Which is more important?
Riding your bike
OR
Coloring in a book
Neither/subjective. Neither of these tasks are objectively more important than the other. Because they are considered recreational tasks and not obligations, it would be a personal preference as to which of these should be completed first.
300
These tools can be used on electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and some computers.
Apps
300
This skill is used to ensure that you take care of your whole self-mind, body, spirit-in order to continue to meet the demands of your schedule.
Self-Care
300
True or False? If you are going to be late to work you should call your boss to inform them.
True. You should call to notify your boss if you will be late to work, or if you think you will be late to work.
400
This skill is used when we need to change our plans or adjust our schedules when the unexpected interrupts them.
Flexibility/Adaptability
400
Which should happen first?
Doing laundry
OR
Watching a movie
Doing laundry. This is actually a task that can be completed while doing other things. In this case, you could start your laundry and watch a movie-taking breaks to change the laundry over-at the same time.
400
This tool helps us wake up on time, and can be used to remind us to do other things at specific times.
Alarms
400
DAILY DOUBLE***
This skill is used to be prepared, save time, and make things run more smoothly.
Prepping/Organizing
400
True or False? Taking extra time at breaks is okay if you have worked really hard that day.
False. It is not okay to take additional time after breaks unless that time is approved by your supervisor. If you feel that you need an extra break, or additional time, you should ask your supervisor before taking it.
500
These skills are used to set limits for yourself and others to ensure that you don't take on too much, be taken advantage of, or otherwise misuse your time.
Boundaries/Assertion
500
Which should happen first?
Packing your lunch for work
OR
Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping. You'll have to have the groceries in the house before you will be able to make a lunch with them.
500
This is a tool that we write to ourselves, to remind ourselves to do something, or not to forget about something.
Notes/Reminders/Post-Its
500
This skill is used to cope with feelings in a positive manner. They are like "tools" that we use to manage our emotions.
Stress-Management/Coping Skills
500
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.