Time Management Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Assistant Professor MBBS, MPH, MCPS, DCHM, MRCGP (UK), FRIPH (UK) Assistant Professor Family Medicine Department drsattarkhan@gmail.com

Check Yourself ASK Yes No Do you estimate how many hours you will need to study each week? Yes No Do you meet assignment deadlines? Do you begin working on semester long projects early in the semester? Do you write a daily "to do" list? Do you prevent social activities from interfering with your study time? Do you have a job that requires fewer than 10 hours a week? Do you set specific goals for each study period? Do you begin your study time with your most difficult assignment? Do you complete most of your studying during your most productive hours each day? http://www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/TMAssessment.htm ASK

Objectives At the end of the session, the participants will be able to: Mention principles of effective management Describe the SMART acronym for setting goals Explain the importance of urgency matrix Defend the importance spending time for planning with at least 10 reasons ASK

I cannot manage my time! Because……….. Don’t have clear goal Don't know how to manage I want to do everything ASK

I cannot manage my time! Because……….. Too many things at once Interruptions Only study no play Anxiety & Stress ASK

What can we do?? ASK

Recognize the obstacles Pathway to manage time Recognize the obstacles Identify them Overcome it ASK

Principles of time management for students Identify "Best Time" for Studying Use Distributed Learning and Practice Make Sure the Surroundings are Conducive to Studying Make Room for Entertainment and Relaxation Make Sure you Have Time to Sleep and Eat Properly Try to Combine Activities: Use waiting time ASK

Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-based Set Goals (SMART) ASK

General Management (4 D & 3A) Do Delegate Delay Delete ASK

Accomplish what you can early Attach deadlines to things you delay 4 D & 3A…approach Address the urgent Accomplish what you can early Attach deadlines to things you delay ASK

Stephen Covey’s Time Management Matrix (Modified) URGENT NOT URGENT Important Dealing with crisis Deadlines for assignments Urgent tasks Phone calls, that can't be delayed Daily class New study planning Achievements and results Routine study / work Relaxation Not Important Daily Ordinary phone calls General meetings Chatting with classmates Some mail, phone calls ASK

10 reasons to spend time for planning Improved performance Solutions to major issues/challenges Forward thinking Clear future direction Decreases stress level Save money Improved teamwork Help to assess the performance Doing more in less time Increases the confidence ASK

Benefits of time management Efficient Successful Healthy ASK

Summary Be SMART First comes first- check urgency Organize Use your waiting time One by one Consider your personal prime time Celebrate success ASK

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