1. Tips About Stress & Time Management STRESS IS…… * WHAT YOU FEEL WHEN YOU REACT TO PRESSURE… …From the Outside World (I.e.: school, work, extra activities, family, friends) …From Inside Yourself (I.e.: wanting to do well, trying to fit in, judging yourself) * BOTH GOOD AND BAD: It helps us:  Push ourselves to do well  Complete tasks It hurts by causing these symptoms: ✓ Feeling depressed, edgy, guilty, tired ✓ Having headaches, stomachaches, trouble sleeping ✓ Laughing or crying for no reason ✓ Blaming others for bad things that happen to you ✓ Focusing on the negative side of a situation ✓ Having a hard time doing what you used to enjoy and easily do ✓ Resenting other people or resenting your responsibilities SOME CAUSES OF STRESS -Homework and projects at school -Family tensions and problems -Pressure from friends to do risky things -Disagreement with friends -Difficult people in your life -Upsetting news about disasters, war, or personal tragedy -Media messages that lower your self-esteem -Not getting enough sleep -Ongoing illness -Hunger WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MANAGE STRESS & TIME  Make a list of things causing your stress: Consider all parts of your life. Figure out which of these stressors are out of your control or ability to change them.  Take control of what you can: For example, if you have no time to study because of other commitments, figure out how to prioritize what to do with your time.  Give yourself a break : Remember to take care of yourself and relax. Know it's okay to make mistakes, especially if you can learn from them. Pay attention to your stress level, which changes.  Don't commit to things you can't or don't want to do: If you're already too busy, don't promise to help with another project. If you're tired and don't want to go out, tell your friends and family.  Find someone to talk to: Talking to friends or family gives you a chance to express your feelings. If the situation calls for talking to someone else, consider seeing a school counselor, a close adult friend, an agency focused on the problem, someone from your church, or your family doctor. Adapted from: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/prevention/278.pri nterview.htmlhttp://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/prevention/278.pri nterview.html and http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/stress.htmlhttp://www.youngwomenshealth.org/stress.html FIGHT STRESS BY:  Eating healthy meals each day  Consuming less caffeine and sugary drinks  Getting enough sleep  Exercising regularly  Voicing what you appreciate

2. Important And Urgent must be done now critical activities linked to major goals problems you have put off dealing with unavoidable or unexpected situations Examples: * forms/applications for important experiences * major assignments or jobs * health issues for self and others helping others in emergencies #1 Not Important but Urgent often not part of your major goals others asking you to do things don’t put these off or ignore them try to do these quickly Examples: * some forms/permission slips * trivial work (e.g., word puzzles) * easy chores (e.g., cook rice for dinner) * getting lunch tickets returning books on time #2 Important but Not Urgent deadlines in the future major, and must be done, but not right away best to start early do this work a little at a time Examples: * developing skills for a future career * large projects due many weeks/months later * saving money for something important #3 Not Important & Not Urgent simple, little tasks low priority activities that can eat up a lot of time do it last or do it fast to get it out of the way Examples: * planning your weekend * notes/texts/calls to friends * watching a TV program * video/computer games * updating Facebook #4 URGENT NOT URGENT ImportantNot Important Use this chart to prioritize what to do and when to do it. Important = valuable, critical, significant to you and/or others Urgent = needs to be done “now” or as soon as possible (ASAP) PRIORITIES MATRIX Time Management Tool Unit 3: Lesson #4 - Ho‘oholo i ka manawa a me ka ‘alo‘ahia