1. Habit #3 Put First Things First

2. Time Management Survey
Give yourself 1 point for each statement below that is true about you:
___ I regularly use a planner, calendar, or agenda.
___ I get my assignments in on time.
___ I break large projects into smaller pieces.
___ I do important tasks before fun activities.
___ I make lists of things that need to be done.
___ I tend to plan ahead and I rarely procrastinate.
___ I am usually on time to school and events.
___ I have a place to study that is free of distractions.
___ I have specific goals for my future.
___ I do my homework when I am most alert.
Scoring: points means you are a good time manager!

3. Have You Ever Heard… there’s not enough time in the day?
It should be restated, “There’s not enough organized time in the day.”

4. How is Your Day Like a Suitcase?
You can’t fit everything into an unorganized suitcase
You can fit everything into an organized suitcase

5. Your Day is Like a Jar Full of Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
Running Time: 8:18

6. Time Quadrants

7. Be prepared to share out with the class!
What is important to you?
In your notes, take 3 minutes to list your top:
5 big rocks (very important things you spend time on)
4 pebbles (less important things you spend time on)
3 pieces of sand (things that don’t matter much at all)
Be prepared to share out with the class!

8. Silent Reading
Read about time management on pages in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.
Take down one page of Cornell notes.

9. Time Management Log