1. Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones
Topic: Prioritize

2. 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!

3. Self-Discipline

4. Do You Have Free Time? Is not created by putting off work
Is not time spend procrastinating
Is 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

5. Time Management Types 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”

6. 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”

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

8. Procrastination Why do we fall into this trap repeatedly?
What has procrastination cost you?
A good grade?
Money?
Reputation?
Dignity?
Doing your best?

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

10. How Do You Spend Your Time?
Spend one week recording your activities
Look for distractions, interrruptions
Friends or family?
Technology?
Being unorganized?
Playing before work?

11. Plan and Organize your Life
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!

12. Stress
Stress – mental and physical toll on your body as a result of everyday life
Stress is inevitable
Two types:
Eustress: good stress (can motivate you)
Distress: bad stress (out of hand)

13. Symptoms of Distress Anxiousness and nervousness Insomnia
Memory problems
Physical exhaustion
Chronic muscle pain
Heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea
Decreased coping ability

14. Types of Major Stressors
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

15. Topic Reflections Make a to-list every evening for next day
Include time for friends, joy, adventure
Avoid procrastination – just do it!
Lose your perfectionist attitude
Delegate responsibilities when possible
Manage your time and reduce your stress