Get Control of Your Time and Your Life

List Goals List both long term goals and your goals for the next semester or the next six months. Break down each goal into objectives that are manageable and measurable. Set realistic deadlines. Set Priorities Label each objective A, B, or C. Number each objective 1, 2, 3, and so on. You will end up with objectives labeled A1, A2, A3, B 1, B2, etc. Make a daily "To Do" List Do this at the same time daily; preferably at the beginning or the end of your day. Set priorities. Start with the A's, Not with the C's If you have an overwhelming A and find it hard to start working on it, use the Swiss cheese technique. Poke little holes in the large project and create instant tasks. Ask yourself, "What is the best use of my time now?" Even 1O minutes working on an A is a better use of your time than 1O minutes doing a C. Handle Each Piece of Paper Only Once Don't pick something up until you are ready to deal with it. Answer memos immediately, preferably on the same sheet. Don't be a paper shuffler. Do it now This program works if you work at it. Use a master time schedule to organize your week.