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2. Chapter 2 Time

3. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-3 You’ve Got the Time! You have enough time Time is an equal opportunity resource: everyone gets 168 hours per week Time is elusive and easy to ignore Time is a non-renewable resource Time seems to pass at varying speeds

4. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-4 Why Planning Sets You Free You set the plan You can change it You choose how to achieve it

5. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-5 Also… When there’s a plan, there’s a chance Planning frees you from constant decisions Planning makes adjustments easier

6. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-6 Strategies for Long-Term Planning Work from future to present Write out your plan Create a vision

7. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-7 Classes Sleeping Eating Work Schedule Strategies for Scheduling Schedule fixed blocks of time first

8. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-8 Time for errands Flexibility Realistic goals Time for fun Strategies for Scheduling Schedule for real life

9. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-9 Study 2 hours for each hour in class Back up to a bigger picture Set clear start and stop times Avoid marathon study sessions Strategies for Scheduling Schedule study time wisely and remember your goals

10. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-10 ABC Daily To-Do’s Write down everything you want to accomplish tomorrow Rate each task by priority –A’s are most important –B’s are important but not urgent –C’s do not require immediate attention

11. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-11 ABC Daily To-Do’s Once you’ve labeled your tasks, schedule time for all the A’s The B’s and C’s can be done in odd moments between A’s Use your list to keep on task

12. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-12 ABC Daily To-Do’s As you complete tasks, cross them off your list At the end of the day, evaluate your performance

13. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-13 Twenty-Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Now When to study Where to study Ways to handle the rest of the world Things you can ask yourself when you get stuck

14. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-14 When to Study Study difficult subjects first Be aware of your best time of day Use waiting time

15. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-15 Where to Study Use a regular study area Study where you’ll be alert Use a library

16. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-16 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Pay attention to your attention Agree with living mates about study time Get off the phone

17. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-17 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Learn to say NO Hang a “do not disturb” sign on your door Get ready the night before

18. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-18 Ways to Handle the Rest of the World Call ahead Avoid noise distractions Notice how others misuse your time

19. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-19 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal? Am I being too hard on myself? Is this a piano?

20. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-20 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck Would I pay myself for what I’m doing right now? Can I do just one more thing? Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent?

21. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-21 Things You Can Ask Yourself When You Get Stuck Can I delegate this? How did I just waste time? Could I find the time if I really wanted to? Am I willing to promise it?

22. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-22 7 More Ways to Stop Procrastination Observe your procrastination Discover your procrastination style Look for self-defeating beliefs Trick yourself into getting started Let feelings follow action Choose to work under pressure Take it easy

23. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-23 Power Process: Be Here Now Do what you’re doing when you’re doing it. Be where you are when you’re there. You don’t have a future. The only time to do anything is now. Choose when to be with your inner voice and when to let it go.

24. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-24 Strategies for Being Here Now Notice stray thoughts and then gently bring your attention back to the task at hand Notice your physical sensations Choose for yourself when to be here and now

25. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-25 Master Student Malcolm X “Many who today hear me somewhere in person, or on television, or those who read something I’ve said, will think I went to school far beyond the eighth grade.”

26. Becoming a Master Student Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2-26 Chapter 2 Time Remember, you’ve got the time!