Chapter 4: Managing your Time, Energy and Money DO NOW: Complete the “168 Hours a Week” worksheet

Time Wasters: Social Media People Internet Email Cell Phones Time Investors: Keep calendar Schedule relaxation/rest Try different systems Flexibility Health & Fun Time Wasters: Social Media People Internet Email Cell Phones Not enough sleep

Time Management Mistakes 1. Not setting Time Limits 2. Ignoring important tasks that aren’t so urgent 3. Blaming yourself: when over packing your schedule 4. Thinking that “busy” means efficient 5. Too much time wasted in meetings What doesn’t work for you?

Time Management Hacks 1. Study between classes. 2. Study between class and dinner. 3. Evaluate how you spend your day. 4. Set up a work routine & stick to it. 5. Days always fill up faster than you’d expect. 6. When you study, FOCUS! 7. Break down massive tasks into manageable items. 8. Create deadlines! 9. Be aware of your expectations. Perfection can be stifling. 10. Be wary of the comparison game.

To Do List Tips: Always know the one thing that you really need to get done during the day. Prioritize & follow that priority. Take notes! Don’t assume you’ll remember everything that comes into your head during the day. (Use a planner, post-it notes, notebook, whiteboard, phone app, etc). Take care of small things in a batch. To help with motivation, do the ugliest thing first and allow quick reward if needed.

Time Management Takeaways: TM is often more about self-management. Effective time management will require you to do things you do not want to do when you do not want to do it but it is worth it in the bigger picture. TM doesn’t “just happen” for anyone. It is a skill that must be worked on and it is a life-long challenge. As new responsibilities get added to your plate you will need to constantly re-evaluate what you are doing. TM is a learning process. It is normal to have some missteps, but it is important to learn from any mistakes so you can prevent that issue in the future.

168 Hours a Week Activity   Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12-1 AM 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 PM Each post it color represents something that should be scheduled. Use them, by color, and put on your worksheet and write in what they represent. Class Social Activity Meeting Food Sleep Homework Other Hobbies Relax Study

Energy and Money Wellness & Money budget Credit cards Cost of Attendance: Tuition & Fees Alabama Resident Undergraduate 12+ hours   $5,100/semester Non-Resident Undergraduate 12+ hours   $13,692/semester Housing On-Campus Housing Rates  $2,850 - $5,400/semester Dining Plan On-Campus  $995/semester Off-Campus  $300/semester Wellness & Money budget Credit cards What does 1 lecture cost you? Small spending adds up!

Assignments: What if I don’t see it submitted on Canvas?? Next Steps Career Assignment due Oct 29 Academic Advisor Visit and Reflection due Nov 12 BOTH proof of visit AND reflection need to be submitted or it will be a 0. Complete only ONE option. What if I don’t see it submitted on Canvas??

E-Journal 3 due Oct 8 Exam 1 on Oct 8 On a scratch piece of paper answer the following questions (do NOT put your name on the paper): What is going well in this class so far to enhance your learning? What suggestions would you like to make to improve your learning experience in this class? What other comments would you like to make that don't fit into questions 1 or 2? Turn in as you leave! E-Journal 3 due Oct 8 Exam 1 on Oct 8