HELP! I’M OVERWHELMED!Time Management for Busy Students

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WHAT DO WE KNOW?

Students are concerned about: Finding a balance between work, home, and school High stakes Intense pace

WHAT ARE YOUR COMMITMENTS?

Class hours per week Plus study for your classes, assignments Plus work Plus family Plus time for yourself

GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT IS A PROCESS

3-step process:1. Prioritize activities

2. Follow a To-do list and Calendar1. Project/Goal/Task

3. Practice, Practice, Practice

IDENTIFY COMMON BLACK HOLES

ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES

Often think big picture – two, five, ten years (Long-term Goals)

Identify Short-term Goals DAPPS rule Think about daily priorities or tasks

How much study time? How much work? How much family time? How much time for yourself? What do you need to get done?

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USING A CALENDAR

Create a master monthly calendar Include big picture items Work schedule Class meetings Exams and other significant due dates

WHERE DOES TIME GO?

Now move to a weekly time table Start with understanding where your time goes One week = 168 hours

WHEN TIME GETS SLIM

Just say ‘no’ Take a break Expect the unexpected Combat procrastination

CONCLUDING WORDS

Balance commitments, as time is precious Finish what you start Acknowledge your many roles Do not try to be a perfectionist Identify short-term & long-term goals Goals in line with your spending time Identify time wasters Overcome procrastination “Eat a frog” & “Move big rocks” Resources Control time, do not let it control you

FINAL QUOTE….

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.

Lily Tomlin