You’ve You’ve got the time! got the time! Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Becoming a Master Student

Twenty-five ways

Twenty-five ways to get the most out of

Twenty-five ways to get the most out of now...

When to study Study difficult subjects first Be aware of your best time of day Use waiting time

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

Ways to handle the rest of the world Pay attention to your attention Agree with living mates about study time Get off the phone

Ways to handle the rest of the world Learn to say no Hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door Get ready the night before

Ways to handle the rest of the world Call ahead Avoid noise distractions Notice how others misuse your time

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal? Am I being too hard on myself?

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal? Am I being too hard on myself? Is this a piano?

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck Would I pay myself for what I’m doing right now? Can I do just one more thing? Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent?

Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck Can I delegate this? How did I just waste time? Could I find the time if I really wanted to? Am I willing to promise it?

Planning sets you free You set the plan You can change it You choose how to achieve it

Also . . . When there’s a plan, there’s a chance Planning frees you from constant decisions Planning makes adjustments easier

Strategies for scheduling Block times first

Strategies for scheduling Block times first Classes

Strategies for scheduling Block times first Classes Work schedule

Strategies for scheduling Block times first Classes Work Schedule Eating

Strategies for scheduling Block times first Classes Work Schedule Eating Sleeping

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Time for errands

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Time for errands Time for fun

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Time for errands Time for fun Set realistic goals

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Time for errands Time for fun Set realistic goals Plan for flexibility

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Study time

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Study Time Avoid long study times

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Study time Avoid long study times Clear start & stop times

Strategies for scheduling (cont.) Study time Avoid long study times Clear start & stop times Plan for the unplanned

Strategies for long-term planning

Strategies for long-term planning Set Goals Effectively

Strategies for long-term planning Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

Strategies for long-term planning Work Future to Present Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

Strategies for long-term planning Work Future to Present Write Out Your Plan Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

Strategies for long-term planning Be Willing to Act Work Future to Present Write Out Your Plan Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

Strategies for long-term planning Talk Planning Be Willing to Act Work Future to Present Write Out Your Plan Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

Strategies for long-term planning Remember to Remember Talk Planning Be Willing to Act Work Future to Present Write Out Your Plan Measurement vs Value Set Goals Effectively Remember

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone Friday Find a reward

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone Friday Find a reward Saturday Settle it now

The seven-day antiprocrastination plan Monday Make it meaningful Tuesday Take it apart Wednesday Write an Intention Statement Thursday Tell everyone Friday Find a reward Saturday Settle it now Sunday Say NO

I want the MOTIVATION habit-- how do I get it?

Ways to develop the habit of motivation-- Promise it Befriend your discomfort Change your mind --and your body Sweeten the task Master Student

Ways to develop the habit of motivation-- Talk about how bad it is Turn up the pressure Ask for support Adopt a model Master Student

Ways to develop the habit of motivation-- Compare the payoffs to the costs Do it later Heed the message Master Student

Save time with your computer Stay in contact Stay informed Crunch numbers quickly Research efficiently Write speedily and edit instantly Find jobs

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning Playing

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning Playing Endless revising

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning Playing Endless revising Losing data

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning Playing Endless revising Losing data Aches and pains

Save time with your computer Avoid the time-wasters Trial/error learning Playing Endless revising Losing data Aches and pains Slow speed hardware/ software

ABC Priority Method A

ABC Priority Method A Most important

ABC Priority Method B

ABC Priority Method B Not as important as A’s

B Not as important as A’s B’s might become A’s someday ABC Priority Method B Not as important as A’s B’s might become A’s someday

ABC Priority Method C

ABC Priority Method C Do not require immediate attention

C Do not require immediate attention Often small, easy jobs ABC Priority Method C Do not require immediate attention Often small, easy jobs

Make starting a “To Do” list an “A” priority

Make starting a “To Do” list an “A” priority A Start a TO DO list B C

Time is Money... and Money is Time Money management Don’t spend more than you have Start with a budget monthly long-range

Time is Money... and Money is Time Decrease money out

Time is Money... and Money is Time Decrease money out

Time is Money... and Money is Time If you’re in trouble Get specific data Money you earn Money you spend

Time is Money... and Money is Time Save for the future Build a “nest egg” Save 10 percent

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