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
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
This skill is used to create plans-time blocks- for your time.
Scheduling
True or False? Being to school on time doesn't matter so much if you are really good at your work.
False. Being to school on time is important, no matter your other skill sets.
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
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
This skill is used when things aren't going as planned and you are feeling frustrated.
Patience/Meditation
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.
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
These tools can be used on electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and some computers.
Apps
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
True or False? SMART Goal is an acronym for Smart, Maintain, Attentive, Realistic and True
False. SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound
This skill is used when we need to change our plans or adjust our schedules when the unexpected interrupts them.
Flexibility/Adaptability
This tool helps us wake up on time, and can be used to remind us to do other things at specific times.
Alarms
This skill is used to be prepared, save time, and make things run more smoothly.
Prepping/Organizing
True or False? Taking breaks in between homework/studying is recommended.
True. Taking a 10-15 minute break is best. Elaborate why
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
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
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
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.