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Time Management Juggling the Obstacles of Life. Today's Presentation. Setting Goals Time Management Techniques Time is of the Essence Stress and Procrastination Results of Proper Time Management Easy Tips to Remember. Time is what we want most, but... what we use worst. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Time ManagementJuggling the Obstacles of Life
Today's Presentation
Setting GoalsTime Management Techniques Time is of the EssenceStress and ProcrastinationResults of Proper Time
ManagementEasy Tips to Remember
Time is what we want most, but... what we use
worst. ~William Penn
Goals, Priorities and PlanningWhat is the goal?
Why am I doing this?
What needs to be done to succeed?
What will happen if I don’t do it?
Time Management Techniques
Draft a plan
◦Failing to plan is planning to fail
Create a daily schedule
◦Use planners, calendars, journals, phones, iPads, or other electronic devices to map out your daily routine
Make a list of obligations and duties
◦A simple to do list is a visual aid that helps with organization and serves as a reminder
To Do ListsBreak tasks down into steps
Prioritize and complete obligations according to due dates
The Four Quadrant To Do (Example)
Four Quadrant To Do
I Activities II Activities
III Activities IV Activities
Due Soon Not Due Soon
Not Important
Important
Four Quadrant To Do
I Activities
Pressing Problems or AssignmentsApproaching Deadline
II Activities
III Activities IV Activities
Due Soon Not Due Soon
Not Important
Important
Four Quadrant To Do
I Activities II Activities
PreparationCrises PreventionPlanningPro-action
III Activities IV Activities
Due Soon Not Due Soon
Not Important
Important
Four Quadrant To Do
I Activities II Activities
III Activities
InterruptionsMailingsMeetingsNon-pressing matters
IV Activities
Due Soon Not Due Soon
Not Important
Important
Four Quadrant To Do
I Activities II Activities
III Activities IV Activities
Busy workTime wastersPleasant activities/hobbiesPersonal time
Due Soon Not Due Soon
Not Important
Important
To Do List Example
1 Prepare Time Management Lecture
Quadrant I
2 Chapter Reviews Quadrant I
3 Wedding Invitations Quadrant I
4 Shower Thank You’s Quadrant II
5 Start CP616 Chapter 3 Quadrant II
6 Clean Living Room & Guest Room
Quadrant III
7 Schedule Softball Practice Quadrant IV
Time is of the Essence
You don’t find time, you make it
Every decision produces an outcome
Develop a schedule that works best
Learn to say “NO” to things that interfere with your main priorities.
Stress Procrastination
Eat healthy Avoid; remain focus
Exercise regularly Stick to schedule
Get plenty of rest Do not add pressure or additional stress by waiting until the last minute
Results of Proper Time ManagementEliminates procrastination
Increases productivity
Less concern about deadlines
More relaxation and recreation time
Creates a sense of gratitude and accomplishment
Easy Tips to RememberImplement a plan
Set goals and prioritize
Develop time management techniques
Value your time
Eat, sleep, and exercise
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/02/11-solid-ways-to-improve-your-time.html
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
http://collegelife.about.com/od/academiclife/a/timemanagement.htm
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