Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition Chapter 9: Prioritize ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Everyone has the same amount of time Facts about Time Everyone has the same amount of time There are no “time-outs” or “turn-backs” Time flows at a steady rate Therefore, we must learn how to effectively manage the time we have! ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Time management is … You can’t control time, but you can control yourself! Time management = Self discipline Self discipline is making choices, making changes, using willpower, and taking responsibility. ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Do You Have Free Time? Not created by putting off work Not time spent procrastinating Not time taken away from obligations Is time you reward yourself with Is time you create by planning ahead Is time you can enjoy after obligations ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Time Management Types pg. 196 The Circler – same patterns, same results The Doodler – no attention to important details The Squanderer – wasting too much time The Beggar – frustrated and expecting extra time The Planner – too much time spent planning The Hun – waiting, then being inconsiderate The Passivist – “no reason to even try”

Think before you respond Review your schedule first Learning to Say “No” Think before you respond Review your schedule first Learn to be assertive (not rude) Put yourself and your future first Negotiate a reasonable deadline Put a time limit on your “yes” ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Ways to Simplify Your Life Identify what matters to you Escape from technology daily Learn to delegate Record how you spend your time Spend money to save time De-clutter and organize Live in the moment Learn to give thanks and to do nothing ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Procrastination Why do we fall into this trap repeatedly? What has procrastination cost you? A good grade? Money? Reputation? Dignity? Doing your best? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Causes of Procrastination Superhuman expectations Fear of not knowing how to complete task Lack of internal motivation Fear of failing No real plan for completing task Task is considered unpleasant or uninteresting Laziness or apathy Distractions or lack of focus Choosing “fun” before responsibility Waiting for the “right” mood

How Do You Spend Your Time? Pg. 205-208 Spend one week recording your activities Look for distractions, interruptions Friends or family? Technology? Being unorganized? Playing before work?

Plan and Organize your Life p. 209-210 Divide your daily tasks into three lists: Must do (first priority) Need to do Would like to do Rank items within each list Now you have a plan!

Eustress vs. Distress pg. 210 Stress is your body’s response to people and events in your life. Two Types of Stress Eustress (good stress) Distress (bad stress) ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Physical Signs of Stress Headaches Fatigue Coughs Abdominal pain & diarrhea Mental disorders Dry mouth Insomnia Chest pain & Hypertension Jitters ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Three Types of Major Stressors Situational Psychological Biological Pg. 214-215

Depression Situational depression Clinical depression Dysthymia Seasonal depression Postpartum depression Look for signs! Pg. 216

Chapter Reflections Can you control time? What is the relationship between time management & self discipline? How can you simplify your life? What are some causes of procrastination? Explain the effects of stress. Pgs. 212-217 What is the difference between eustress & distress? How do you create a plan? Differentiate among the three types of major stressors. What are signs of depression? ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e