Genevieve Bordogna, Graduate AssistantEnrollment Services

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Learning the value of a job well done and doing things for the right reasons. “He who loves his work never labors."- The Ultimate Gift website

Time management is simply making the best use you can of the time you have.

In essence, time management means managing yourself.

Time management allows you to have more free time and also helps you to lead a balanced life.

How you use your time may reflect on the kind of person you are and want to be.

• Living from moment to moment

• Inadequate Planning• Lack of Self Discipline• Poor Communication

Make smart choices Keep track of all

commitments Record all assignments List all the tasks you

need to complete Be Flexible

What you value translates into the goals you’ll set in college Values: Health and fitness, helping others

Goal: To become a physical therapist Values: Independence, financial success

Goal: To obtain a degree in business and start a company

Take the time to evaluate what you value to help you establish the goals that will be your top priority

Select a goal that is measurable.

Determine whether the goal is achievable.

Be certain that you genuinely want to achieve this goal.

Identify why this goal is worthwhile.

Anticipate any difficulties you might encounter.

Devise strategies and steps for achieving the goal.

To manage your time in college, you must first set priorities.

The decision to attend college is a commitment to being a professional student.

What are your priorities?

List the amount of time you spend per week for each of the following activities by estimating the amount of time on each activity per day then multiplying that time by 7 (account for weekend differences)

a.Class time (# hours in class a week) _____b.Job _____c.Studying _____d.Commuting _____e.Athletics _____f.Activities (church, band, etc.) _____g.Miscellaneous (cleaning, shopping etc.) _____h.Sleeping _____i.Eating _____j.Personal Hygiene _____k.Socializing (online, going out, texting) _____

Add your times together for a total number _____Subtract that number from 168 hrs (week) -_____How much time do you have left? =_____Is it a + or – number?

When an instructor makes an assignment during class, where do you record it?

Do you have a specific place to keep returned quizzes, completed homework, and graded papers for each course?

Have you chosen an organized a place to study?

Do you have a filing system for keeping both college paperwork, everyday documents, and classroom work?

Procrastination may be your single greatest enemy. Getting started when it’s time to start takes self-discipline and self-control.

Use a time planning/goal setting system Break big jobs into smaller ones Promise yourself a reward. Take control of your study environment.

Check whether the following statements apply to you

1. If I had a difficult task and an easy one to do, I would do the easy one first.

2. I don’t like to turn down any requests for involvement.

3. I avoid boring tasks.4. I am frequently angry at myself for putting things off. 5. I have more work than I could ever possibly finish.6. I feel frustrated by my inability to get a handle on

things.7. Other students do much better work than I could ever

do.8. If I can’t do something right, I’d rather not do it at all.9. If I wait until tomorrow, I’ll probably do a better job.

True False

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10. Large tasks feel overwhelming to me.11. If you leave problems alone, they often

take care of themselves.12. I schedule my study time in advance.13. I have definite times for play and for

study. 14. Interruptions (such as texting and visitors)

while I’m studying bothers me.15. I give myself strict deadlines for finishing

assignments.16. Once I’ve started an assignment, I often

find there’s something I don’t understand.17. I’ve been meaning to do something about

time management for a while.18.I have would do a better job if I had more

time to spend on it.19. I like to work on several different projects

at a time.20. I rarely or never skip lunch.

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“To Do” Lists - Daily Weekly Study Schedule Monthly Planner Semester Planner Yearly Planner

“Managing your tasks effectively is one of the most difficult transitions that new college students encounter, and accounts for a large share of their academic problems. Learning to manage your tasks may do more for your success in college than almost any other skill.”

Why do you think this is so?

Learning how to balance study, recreation, and personal needs will be the key to your success as a college student.

Attend classes regularly and be punctual. Use your syllabus. Bring textbooks and other supplies to class every

day. Do the homework. Anticipate the next lesson.

Review the previous day’s work. Preview the next day’s assignments.

Don’t cram assignments or preparation for tests together

Don’t wait until the last minute to do things!

Break larger tasks into smaller tasks Example: 40 page chapter to read, break down in half and only

read for 2 -3 hours continuously. Stop ever 14 pages to take a break.

Result: greater satisfaction at the end of the section rather than guilt for not getting through the entire chapter.

Schedule around your fixed commitments Example: classes, employment, sports, meals, & meetings Flexible activities are sleep, recreation, & personal study

Plan sufficient study time Example: college classes require up to two hours of outside

work per week per credit hour. By multiplying your credit load by two you can get a good idea of the time you may need to provide for studying.

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Study at regular times and places Establish regular study habits. Know what & when you are going to study. Have all the necessary materials ready for study

Avoid generalizations in your schedule. E.g., commit to study history at a specified time.

Study as soon after class as possible Look over your class notes while they are fresh in your

mind. Start assignments early while they are fresh in your

memory One (1) hour of study immediately after class is better

than two (2) hours of study a few days later.

Use free time for study Use the time between classes wisely. Study one subject for

1-2 hours and then switch to another because many people being to tired and their ability to concentrate decreases rapidly.

Study your most difficulty subject first Example: Begin a long study session by starting with the

subject that is the least stimulating or more difficult for you.

Study on the weekends Example: Weekends are a good time to work on special

projects, acquire materials from the library. Use Sunday evenings to catch up on reading or review your notes from the last week.

Account for all of your time, from waking until going to bed.

Put in your fixed activities first. Indicate when you plan to have your meals and

when you plan to go to sleep. List all major assignments, exams, and projects. Look over your academic tasks that you need to

accomplish in the next week.

Be aware of your biological clock. How much time do you need to devote to a

particular subject will depend on many things... your prior knowledge your interest what grade you wish to receive your course load your priorities

Schedule work on assignments a few days before they are due.

Make use of time that might be otherwise wasted by...

allowing 10 minutes for reviewing notes before class.

allowing 15 minutes as soon as possible after each class to generate questions and review notes.

Allow for free time to have fun and get involved in campus activities & events.

Leave weekend time open for personal chores, extended recreation, long-range project planning, etc.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

~Robert Collier