Time Management Skills
Prioritizing Tasks
Time Management Tools
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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

How do you prioritize school assignments?

Make your to-do list.

Rank your to-do list.

Post your to-do list.

Note your responsibilities.

Avoid unnecessary tasks.

Set realistic deadlines.

Set your break time.

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. The word delegate means to make others do things for you. Use delegate in a sentence.

True.

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

How do I prioritize studying?

Prioritize your assignments.

Find a dedicated study space.

Create blocks of study time.

Schedule activities for after your school work.

Use helpful resources.

Join a study group.

Get exercise.

Be flexible.

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/Meditation

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

How do you handle multiple priorities?

Prioritize Your Priorities. They’re not all created equal.

Eliminate Distractions.

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? SMART Goal is an acronym for Smart, Maintain, Attentive, Realistic and True

False.  SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound

400

This skill is used when we need to change our plans or adjust our schedules when the unexpected interrupts them.

Flexibility/Adaptability

400

How do you prioritize multiple tasks?

Have a list that contains all tasks in one.

Identify what’s important: Understanding your true goals.

Highlight what’s urgent.

Prioritize based on importance and urgency.

Avoid competing priorities.

Consider effort.

Review constantly and be realistic.

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

This skill is used to be prepared, save time, and make things run more smoothly.

Prepping/Organizing

400

True or False? Taking breaks in between homework/studying is recommended. 

True. Taking a 10-15 minute break is best.  Elaborate why

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

How do you prioritize time?

Collect a list of all your tasks. Pull together everything you could possibly consider getting done in a day.

Identify urgent vs. important.

Assess value.

Order tasks by estimated effort.

Be flexible and adaptable.

Know when to cut.

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.