1. Time Management and Investment
Aimee Knudson
Grants Manager
California Institute of Technology

2. Introduction Overcommitting yourself Burdened with weight of time debt
Unrealistic expectations
Time is a finite resource
External and Internal expectations

3. How Much of Your Time do YOU Commit?
Basic Wellness Necessities:
Sleeping-8 hours
Eating- 1.5 hours
Personal Grooming-2 hours
Exercise-1 hour
Total=12.5 hours
Daily Time Budget=24 hours-12.5 hours=11.5 hours

4. External Expectations
Work-45 hours
School/Studying-10 hours
Personal Relationships-5 hours
Family Events-8 hours
Mentoring Program-1 hour
Total External=69 hours weekly

5. Internal Expectations
Exercise-7 hours
Travel-4 hours
Personal Development-6 hours
Finances-3 hours
Total Internal=20 Hours

6. Calculating Expectations
Time Investment Success Formula External Expectations + Internal Expectations ≤ 24 Hours – Self Care Time Debt Stress Formula External Expectations + Internal Expectations > 24 Hours – Self Care

7. Outcome of Your Time Investment Calculations
External Expectations + Internal Expectations __ Time Budget
(69 Hours) + (20 Hours) > (80.5 Hours)

8. Model The Way
Set an example by establishing your own set of principles regarding work/life balance.
Explain the importance of not overscheduling yourself
Less stress=better productivity

9. Inspire A Shared Vision
Be passionate about encouraging others to balance their lives.
Create an image of what can be accomplished by the balance.
Quietly persuade others to think about the balance.

10. Challenge the Process Search for opportunities for change.
Find ways to improve your organization culture so that life/work can be effectively.
Risks, mistakes, and failures are part of the process and serve as learning opportunities.

11. Enable Others to Act Foster team building and collaboration.
Involve others.
Create an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Make each person feel capable and powerful.

12. Encourage the Heart Keep hope and determination alive.
Recognize contributions.
Share the rewards.
Celebrate accomplishments.

13. Project Outcomes Lead Me Program Giving Back to NCURA
Attitude is everything.
Anyone can become a leader.
The importance of team building and collaboration.
Mistakes are part of the learning process.
Encourage colleagues to participate in the Lead Me program.
Encourage colleagues to join NCURA.
Volunteer at meetings and sign up for group activities.

14. Thank you
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