1. Chapter 6: Prioritize
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2. 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!
Facts about Time
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3. 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.
Time management is …
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4. 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
Do You Have Free Time?
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5. 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”
Time Management Types pg. 134

6. 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”
Learning to Say “No”
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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
Ways to Simplify Your Life
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8. Procrastination Why do we fall into this trap repeatedly?
What has procrastination cost you?
A good grade?
Money?
Reputation?
Dignity?
Doing your best?
Procrastination
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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
Causes of Procrastination

10. 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?
How Do You Spend Your Time? Pg. 143

11. 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!
Plan and Organize your Life p. 144

12. Must Do Need to Do Would Like to Do
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13. 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

14. Stress is your body’s response to people and events in your life.
Two Types of Stress
Eustress (good stress)
Distress (bad stress)
Eustress vs. Distress p. 145
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15. Physical Signs of Stress p. 146
Headaches
Fatigue
Coughs
Abdominal pain & diarrhea
Mental disorders
Dry mouth
Insomnia
Chest pain & Hypertension
Jitters
Physical Signs of Stress p. 146
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16. 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
Types of Major Stressors p. 149

17. 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?
Chapter Reflections
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