1. Time Management

2. You’ve Got the Time! You have enough time
Time is an equal opportunity resource: everyone gets 168 hours per week
Time is elusive and easy to ignore
Time is a non-renewable resource
Time seems to pass at varying speeds
Approach time as if you are in control
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3. ABC Daily To-Do’s
Brainstorm: Write down everything you want to accomplish tomorrow
Estimate the time for each task
Rate each task by priority
A’s are most important
B’s are important but not urgent
C’s do not require immediate attention
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4. ABC Daily To-Do’s Cross tasks off your list Evaluate how you did
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5. Why Planning Sets You Free
You set the plan
You can change it
You choose how to achieve it
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6. Strategies for Scheduling
Remember your goals and yourself
Back up to a bigger picture
Look for what’s missing and what to maintain
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7. Strategies for Scheduling
Schedule fixed blocks of time first
Classes
Work Schedule
Eating
Sleeping
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8. Strategies for Scheduling
Schedule for real life
Time for errands
Time for fun
Realistic goals
Plan for the unplanned
Involve others
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9. Strategies for Scheduling
Set clear start and stop times
Set a time to read and stick to it
Avoid marathon study sessions
Push yourself and find out your real time requirements
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10. 7-Day Anti-Procrastination 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
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11. Stop Procrastination Now
Discover the costs
Discover your procrastination style
Trick yourself into getting started
Let feelings follow action
Choose to work under pressure
Think ahead
Give up “some day”
Create goals that draw you forward
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12. Twenty-Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Now
When to study
Where to study
Ways to handle the rest of the world
Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck
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13. When to Study Study difficult or “boring” subjects first
Be aware of your best time of day
Use waiting time
Study two hours for every hour in class
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14. Where to Study Use a regular study area Use a library
Study where you’ll be alert
Use a library
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15. Ways to Handle the Rest of the World
Pay attention to your attention
Agree with living mates about study time
Get off the phone
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16. 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
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17. Ways to Handle the Rest of the World
Call ahead
Avoid noise distractions
Manage interruptions
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18. Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck
What is one task I can accomplish toward achieving my goal?
Am I being too hard on myself?
Is this a piano?
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19. 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?
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20. 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?
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21. Discover your Time Management Style
Focus on values
Focus on outcomes
Do less
Buy less
Slow down
Handle it now
Remember people
Forget about time
Take time to retreat from time
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22. Setting and Achieving Goals
Write specific goals
Work from long term to short term
Write goals for several areas of your life
Reflect on your goals and adjust as necessary
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