TIME MANAGEMENTKevin Slack, CIS 1020-076

YOU HAVE MORE TIME AVAILABLE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

As college students, parents, or employees, we tend to think we don’t have extra time available for fun or creative activities. Often we don’t realize how much time we actually waste doing unproductive things.

Good time management is a skill that anybody can cultivate given the motivation and the proper tools.

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.- Bertrand Russell

ADVANTAGES OF GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT Avoid last minute cramming Make time for enjoyable

activities/hobbies More focused study sessions A more balanced lifestyle

PLANNING Plan out daily and weekly schedules Set daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly

goals Always prepare the night before

AVOID PROCRASTINATION Find a distraction-free study place Find a chair that demands good

posture Ask for help if it is available

SET GOALS Set long-term, mid-term, and short-

term goals Break down big goals into smaller,

more manageable ones Monitor your progress

SCHEDULE TIME BLOCKS Plan specific blocks of time for

studying, or chores Be sure to schedule breaks in between

Task Start End

History Hmwk 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M

Play Drums 10:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M

Math Test Study 11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

PRIORITIZE

Make “to do” lists in order of A, B, and C.

“A” for most important “B” for moderately important “C” for less important

IMAGINE THE OUTCOME

Imagine and tell yourself what you are to gain from the time and effort put into your tasks

REWARD YOURSELF Plan a fun activity with friends Plan a vacation Buy yourself a present Celebrate!

IN CONCLUSION…

By developing these time management skills, you will be able to stay on top of the necessary tasks in your life, as well as move upward in your pursuits, and still have time for simple pleasures.

GOOD LUCK!!