1. Time Management
Unit 4 Lesson 3

2. Define Time Management
In your own words – what is time management?

3. Time management
“Time management” is planning how to divide your time between specific activities.
How well do you manage your time each day?
What are some benefits of time management?

4. Tips for managing your time

5. Take care of yourself Eat Exercise relax
You cannot work for long periods or at high levels if your tired or hungry

6. Prioritize Organize tasks by order of importance
Reviewing for a test that is coming up in 3 days Or
Making up a small missed assignment that is two weeks old?

7. Balance your approach
Work on portions of assignments / projects over a period off time
Most papers/projects/tests are given in advance
Test studying
Projects
Papers
Avoid cramming!!!

8. Work in intervals
Make yourself work 15 or 20 minutes straight without any break.
This helps you get into a groove
You may find that you work longer without knowing it!

9. Take breaks After a sustained work effort
5 minute / 10 minute break (set a timer!)
Walk around
Get a snack
Check social media

10. Keep lists Keep track of your progress
Check items off as you complete them

11. Reorganize your lists
As you complete tasks each day, create a new list
Prioritize what’s important

12. Make time for fun Be sure you do things you enjoy
Talking to friends
Texting
Hanging out
Playing games
Reading
Your brain and body need these breaks

13. Rest You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day
This relaxes your brain so you can continue to work well and think clearly

14. Not Time Management; Self Management!!!
Follow along the video and do the time math as he does.
How much time does it leave you at the end of the week / day?
Do you have enough time dedicated to school?
What changes do you need to make?
Create a self-management plan for your remaining hours of the day

16. Time management sheet Organize your day by 30 minutes at a time Plan
What you would like to do
6:00 wake up & shower
6:30 wake family / feed pets / eat
7:00 go to work
7:30 check prep day
Monitor – take a day and see how well you stick to your plan!