NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Making Every Moment Count Module Six Managing Your Time Effectively

Agenda Welcome and introductions Managing your time effectively Tips for being productive Making time matter activity Summary

Welcome and Introductions

Managing Your Time Effectively

What are the most common ways people manage their time?

Making A List

Sticky Notes & Reminders

Planners & Calendars

Keeping It All In Your Head

Managing Your Time Effectively Which strategy do you use most often?

Tips For Being Productive

Managing your time well makes you more productive Time management lowers your stress and helps you find balance Make a realistic schedule/plan and stick to it Find a timekeeping strategy that works for you Don’t take on too much, avoid multi-tasking Learn how to prioritize Manage your distractions well Avoid procrastinating

Making Time Matter Activity

A good way to start managing your time is to create a weekly planner Use the Weekly Planner handout to create a schedule for the week Include the following School time/class periods Before and after school activities Work schedule Weekly commitments (i.e. gym, church, picking up siblings at school, studying) Include time for sleeping, eating, spending time with family Make your schedule realistic so that you will stick to it

Handout

Summary

Effective time management will make every moment matter and make you more productive There are many ways to manage your time Find the strategy that works best for you (i.e. to do lists, post-it notes, calendars, reminders) Write down your time schedule so that you can stick to it Adjust until you find something that works best for you Prepare for college by managing your time effectively now

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