Time Management Chapter 2

Setting and Achieving Goals Long term goals (5-20 years) What do you want to accomplish in your life Do you want your life to make a statement? Mid-term Goals (1-5 years) – These goals support your long term goals. Short-term goals (1 year or less) These include specific achievements.

Set a Variety of Goals Educational Career Financial Family Social life Spiritual life Level of health

Reflect Often Check with your feelings Check for alignment Check for obstacles Check for immediate steps

Prioritizing Tasks Brainstorm tasks Estimate time Prioritize Cross off tasks Evaluate

When to Study Study 2 hours for every hour in class Study difficult subjects first Use your times of peak energy Use waiting time (3x5 cards)

Where to Study Use a regular study area Study where you will be alert Use a library

Outside distractions People Technology Learn to say no Noise distractions

In a Pinch? Are you balancing short term and long term planning? Is perfection necessary If you were employed as a student, are you earning your wages? Can I do just one more thing? Are you prioritizing? Can I delegate something? Am I allowing flexibility? Could I really find the time?

Be Here Now! Control your inner voices so that you can be successful in all ventures. Accept stray thoughts and move on to the task at hand. Let go of the stray thoughts that distract you from focusing on learning.

Time and Money Management at Work Monitor work time to maximize productivity Use a long term planner Avoid multitasking – it is not an efficient use of time Overcome procrastination Calculate the cost of attending meetings Create a lifeline for your career path

Randy Pausch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTugjssqOT0