Debbie Rowland Academic & Career Counselor

How To Manage Your TimeDevelop a system to help you meet your goals

Learn practical tips to use your time wisely

Explore ways to stop procrastinating

Know yourselfHabitsGoalsTimes when you are most productive

Where Does the Time Go?

There are ONLY so many hours in a day

Are YOU in control of your time?Take the self-evaluation to determine how you

use your timeReview your answersDetermine the amount of time each week spent

What is Time Management?

Making the best use of your timeTime management means managing yourselfUnderstanding your current habitsSetting realistic goals for yourselfDealing with large projects efficientlyFinding ways to overcome procrastinationTips for getting organized

Why is Time Management so Important?

Tool you NEED to be successful in school and life

Allows for MORE free time

Helps BALANCE life… enjoy work, play, school, family

Meet DEADLINES-eliminates stress

Ways to Get Control of Your Time

Complete a time management sheet for one week

Evaluate your self-evaluation sheet

Create a schedule that works for youStart at 6:00 AM to MidnightSunday thru Saturday

How to Schedule ClassesMorning or AfternoonMonday/ WednesdayMonday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday/ThursdayNightsHybrid (part face to face and part online)Face to Face or Online (Distance Learning)Short semester classes (8 week/4 week)

SchedulingLook at a visual picture of how much work is

accumulating

3 different types of schedules to help you stay on trackSemester schedule- use student handbook (calendar)Weekly schedule- must do’s with classes, study, free

timeDaily schedule- to do list-daily accomplishments

Key word is to prioritize each item of importance #

Example: How to Prioritize an Assignment -# by ImportanceRearrange this list in order of

importanceWrite draft reportCreate labeled diagramOrganize research notesOutline report/presentationDo research at library or onlineChoose topic given for assignmentPractice presentation in front of someoneWrite final report

Class Attendance Policy

Class attendance policy to do well, you MUST attend class

Review the attendance policy in student handbook and on the course syllabus

Does the Three C’s Reading Strategy Help?Helps breakdown and connect material for

improved learning

Headings, words in bold, color or italics, and the first few sentences of paragraphs

Connect (skim-titles, headings, boxes, charts, bold words)

Cards (3x5 flash cards, write question on front, answer on back)

Commit ( carry cards, review daily, repeat)

Proven TechniquesTo do list-check off accomplishmentsOk to say NO and concentrate on college workAttend class, listen, take notesStart projects earlySet goals, break down task into smaller partsTake advantage of holidays, fall breaksDetermine best time to study (day or night)Eliminate distractions-TV, calls, emails, texting,

etc.10 minute timer for tough assignments

SummaryHow you use your time reflects the kind of

person you are and want to be

Take time to develop time management

Make a decision today to get organized

Do it for yourself… you owe it to yourself!

You will feel happier, more effective, and more successful

QuestionsThank you