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Unit 1: Balance Your Time
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Balanced Living Definition
Stability, equality, harmony Caring appropriately for all life areas Don’t over-do or under-do © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Balanced Living Balance Your Time Manage Your Stress Feed Your Body
Move Your Body Rest Your Body © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Overview Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities
Using time-management tools and techniques Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Determine Priorities Relationships Health School Work Recreation
Spiritual © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Your Top Priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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What Takes Most of Your Time?
Compare time use with priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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When to Evaluate Priorities
Yearly After major life changes When you feel overwhelmed When adding significant new responsibilities © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Manage Time Write a master list Include everything
Note key dates and deadlines © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Start Your Master List © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Manage Time Write a daily task list
Appointments and scheduled events 3-5 things from master list Prioritize items on the list Does your list match your priorities? © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Manage Time Set limits Time limit for each task
Number of tasks to accomplish General limits © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Manage Time Focus on one thing at a time
Do the most important things at your peak energy time Avoid interruptions Build in a padding Be aware of technology drains What steals time? © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Include Time For: Self Relationships Physical activity Sleep
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Having Trouble Managing Time?
Analyze how you spend your time for several days Look for unproductive time Adjust method Don’t book every minute © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Simplify Mornings Schedule Possessions Expectations
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Simplify Mornings The night before Review task list Take a shower
Lay out clothes Prepare your lunch Pack up for the day Set your alarm with some padding included © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Simplify Schedule Say no if it does not meet a priority
Don't fill the calendar Schedule time for fun and relaxation Delegate Combine fun and needs Put in deadlines, and work backwards to fill in mini-tasks. © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Simplify Possessions Declutter your life to declutter your brain
Form follows function Decide where to start Set start date and time Get others to help Need vs. want © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Summary Determine priorities Manage time to allow for priorities
Simplify to allow for priorities © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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SMART Goals S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achievable R = Rewarding
T = Time-bound © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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Balance Your Time Goal Set a time-management goal that will help balance your life SMART Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Rewarding Time-bound © 2010 by the University of Idaho
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