Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 1 Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones Topic: Prioritize
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 2 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!
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 3 Self-Discipline
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 4 Do You Have Free Time? Is not created by putting off work Is not time spend procrastinating Is 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
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 5 Time Management Types 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”
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 6 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”
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 7 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
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 8 Procrastination Why do we fall into this trap repeatedly? What has procrastination cost you? – A good grade? – Money? – Reputation? – Dignity? – Doing your best?
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 9 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
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 10 How Do You Spend Your Time? Spend one week recording your activities Look for distractions, interrruptions – Friends or family? – Technology? – Being unorganized? – Playing before work?
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 11 Plan and Organize your Life 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!
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 12 Stress Stress – mental and physical toll on your body as a result of everyday life Stress is inevitable Two types: – Eustress: good stress (can motivate you) – Distress: bad stress (out of hand)
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 13 Symptoms of Distress Anxiousness and nervousness Insomnia Memory problems Physical exhaustion Chronic muscle pain Heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea Decreased coping ability
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 14 Types of Major Stressors Situational: event that causes stress – Example: death of a loved one Psychological: internal mental stress – Example: unrealistic expectations Biological: internal physical stress – Example: weight gain/loss
Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 15 Topic Reflections Make a to-list every evening for next day Include time for friends, joy, adventure Avoid procrastination – just do it! Lose your perfectionist attitude Delegate responsibilities when possible Manage your time and reduce your stress