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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. 134 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”

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. 143 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. 144 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!

Must DoNeed to DoWould Like to Do ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

Research career project Study for Finance test on Friday Read Chapter 13 for chemistry Thursday Meet with chemistry study group Attend English class at 10:00 am Work from 2-6 Exercise Buy birthday card for mom Wash the car Take shirts to dry cleaner Buy groceries Call Janice about the weekend

Eustress vs. Distress p. 145 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 p. 146 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

Types of Major Stressors p. 149 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

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? 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