1. Responsibility and Organization

2. RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION
When you open your book bag, do you have to rummage around for several minutes looking for your book or assignment?
Do you find you are often late to school or appointments or do you miss them all together?
Do you have to search through all of your dresser drawers looking for one missing sock to match the one you need to wear?

3. RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION
If you answered “Yes” to these questions, you may need help getting organized.

4. RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION
Employers and teachers feel two good work habits are:
Effective time management
Organizational skills
Good time management techniques allow you to simultaneously manage life at home, at school, and on the job

5. TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Believe
Believe you are in control
Tell yourself that life at home, school and on the job is manageable
Learn to say “No”
Know your limitation
If have a big test on Tuesday, don’t tell friends you can go to dinner and a movie on Monday night.

6. TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Ask for Help
Don’t fear being seen as disturbing or not smart
Go to the expert for assistance
Prioritize
Organize your appointments/tasks from most important to least important
Ask yourself
How critical is each activity or expectation?
How long will it take from start to finish to complete each activity?
What do you need to complete each activity?

7. TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Set timetables
Measure how you are doing
Use a pocket, wall, or desk calendar
Mark activity due dates
Fill in dates with “mini steps” that it will take to complete the big assignment

8. TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Spend Time Wisely
Find time within your day to get things done
Allow for more time at home with family and friends
Enjoy Free Time
Maintaining good physical and mental health is essential to being successful at school and on the job
Keep yourself organized and complete tasks in a timely manner to allow more time for you!

9. Tips for Gaining Control
Assess your schedules weekly and then daily
Identify the most important tasks to be completed
Review appointment schedules
Reserve at least two hours daily to complete school assignments
Consider using an organized filing system
Arrive early
Be flexible enough to work during lunch and dinner
Schedule times for missed or incomplete assignments
Do what you have to do to be successful!