ANING itseems that there is never enough time in the day. , why is it that some people achieve so much more - good time management. The highest achievers mani ‘well: BY using the time-management techniques in this section, you can improve yor to function more effectively — even when time is tight and pressures are high. Good time management requires an important shift in focus from activities to results: being busy isn’t the same as being effective. (Ironically, the opposite is often closer to the tnth.) spending your day in a frenzy of activity often achieves less, because you're dividing your attention between so many different tasks. Good time management lets you work smarter — not harder — so you get more done in Jess time. Time management” refers to the way that you organiz on specific activities. It may seem counterintuitive to dedi about time management, instead of using it to get on with your w« enormous: + Greater productivity and efficiency. A better professional reputation. * Less stress. Increased opportunities for advancement. chieve important life and career goals. ly can have some very undesirable consequences: Bul, since we all get the same 24 with their time than others? The age their time exceptionally mawer lies iM tl ur ability e and plan how long you spend icate precious time to leaming ork, but the benefits are ” * Greater opportunities to a Failing to manage your time effectivel Missed deadlines. Inefficient work flow. Poor work quality. A poor professional re Higher stress levels. Spending a little time learning about time-management techniques will have huge benefits now — and throughout your career. putation and a stalled career. xe RR Scanned with CamScanner182 Definition The modern concept of time management - the act of planni spend on which activities - really began with Fredercs “Taylor® secmeun techniques. His goal was to increase worker Productivity. To do this, ha anc mation studies and began to focus onthe best ways ooh to former the work completed in a given amount of time, Performed to PERSONAUT, Deve, 0 Time Management 3 Need to Manage Time Time management has come up as a subj of increasing productivity, especially among may be hard to measure. For example, an ass hour can be compared to a factory average white collar outputs tend to be difficult to co these areas look for Ways to monitor worker ject in the management field to Teach the i white-collar workers for whom wow utp sembly line worker's Output of 60 wid, ets and deemed as acceptable or no, hers mpare to standards. So, modem managen Productivity in terms of time use, Examples Modern time management Boals are still to increase Productivity, but the best wa remains elusive. Many researchers have explored the subject and come up with different theories on effective time management. Here are the theories of a few big names in the time management field: In her 1994 book, Thinking Smarter: Skills for Academic Success, Carla Crutsinger defined effective time management as the process of: 1. Setting goals. 2. Prioritizing those goals 3. Deciding how much time to allocate to specific tasks 4. Adjusting plans as they change 5. Revisiting the goals and priorities regularly 6. Observing results ‘ Academic leader Neil Shipman feels that the critical skills for time management are: + Being aware of yourself - your habits and ways of working # Structuring your time i ; iorities + Setting goals:and priori ; " 4 Increasing personal efficiency and effectiveness % Scheduling specific time for each activity _ jon time in order to regener : / em vay = 2002 article on time management, defined critical illii Kelly, in William E. Key management skills as: % Making task lists * Organizing resou! | time rces and work Scanned with CamScannersetting 80als creating me reviewing a schedule : greaking down large tasks into Smaller pieces oj To Use Time Management syi1/, iy’s important that you develop effective stra conflicting demands of time for study, leigun es (OF manag fee ment skills are valuable in j leisure, earning on28i°8 your tim, oer aminati ® in job-hunting, but also inn oneY and job-harte P2lance sing (OF €X Ons to working in a vacation job, NY other pects oF ne, me E OF lifes from, frjobs good management of your ti ientiied ways in which we can impri F ‘ove the mana : just our routines and patterns of beh Bement of our tim . ie, We 4 avior to reduce any time-related stresein een " stress in our lives, gills Required For Effective Time Management Feneverance Persevere when things don't go ight. Develop strategies for dealing vith pressure such as taking regular eretcise, Take a positive attitude towards {ature : You learn most from mistakes ‘Avoid distractions and ater ruptions to your work Keep your desk tidy. CCheck email at sot points in ‘th day. ether than when it Tum off Facebook and Twitter ‘Take regular breaks Get up and move around a least once an hour if at the ‘computer to refresh your mind ‘Action Planning Set clearly defined goals. Break tasks down ito steps and ddo one task ata time Goals must be realistic and achievable Time Management Bruce Woodcock, University of Kent bw@kent.ac.uk Share tasks or problems with others but say no to others when short ol time, Keop a to-do ist Updata ths every dav. Write down deadines Emphasise key points Create Habits ‘Try to do tasks at the same time and in the samo location each day. ‘cid procrastination The best time to do something is. \sualy now: taking action generates ‘he impetus for further action. 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This is called Prioritizing. It’s important to list the tasks you have and to sort these in order of priority and then to devote most time to the most important tasks, This avoids the natural tendency to concentrate on the simple, €asy tasks and to your work. to allow too Many interruptions Differentiate also between urgent and important tasks: an urgent task may not necessarily be important. When job-hunting, you won't be able to apply to every employer. You will need to carefully prioritize those you wish to apply to, b: ased upon factors such as closing date, location, degree class required and chances of Betting in. Avoiding Procrastination en fe it : are so easily distracted by ‘noise’, Whether it he professional environment people ill always be something that sen netne ch oe ee esac ot Pols ne ee yan wllpoaete will get caught up with is emails, actinic ctual task. 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Its strengh ie el eee elf to be able preaking down Tasks Break goals down into their com ; ponents so that «ne, Write these st you can accom time: wi fi ens down and try to be as specific as you can ish them one step at jocomplete one tas ‘efore you go on to the next. when you do this. Try reward Yourself for Achieving These Goals This helps to maintain your enthusiasm. For example, when you are invited to your reat yourself to a good meal with friends. Regularly review your progress first interview, ans as appropriate t0 take account of unforeseen changes. towards your goals and revise pl Persevering Inevitably, things will not always run smoothly as y' When things are not working out, you need to persevere altude towards frustration and failure. Mistakes are a crucial part of any creative process and each is a lesson leading you i is a major handicap to ‘owards the right solution. Fear ‘of making OF admitting, mistakes i id that the people who have achieved the most have made the taking effective action. It is sai Y nost mistakes! Try to be aware that satisfaction comes ‘as much from pursuing goals as fom achieving them. Work at effective strategies (0 deal with press from b relaxation techniques such a8 YOB% to simply sharing problem's ‘ith friends. Assertive tan also help here, for example, politely saying n° to the demands of others when you are nied for te. Sharing tasks and problems with others det cpread the burden and will bing a fresh perspective t0 © em. Organi: ou progress towards your goals. and learn how to take a positive ure - these can vary from taking exercise, g Your Time are wasting time and try to reduce these. A good life where ¥o0 fora week in me feulous detail and then examine ithe misuse!) YOU time. Develop @ regular work routine. Use at you can wok Tim «its ard to do this (HINES ya pile aper! work to schedule so that, you meet hing until the last minute. If you have a difficult | break the ice. way peat ates of your iy fo do this is to log eve mean to see how YO! ou ery work space tidy 5 ines oe a itleave every! in - don n : “= 0 eae oy Seating out the structure first- this wil Scanned with CamScanner —1 186 PERSONALITY DeveLonMeny When applying for jobs keep copii icati s keep copies of all the applications you have made and ae ee ate ye applied, result and a record of all your interviews, plus we’ asked. This will helj youcolt kaye ‘lp you to keep track of your progress and Spot areas where Time Log you do not want to waste time un il ing i i necessarily, the best thing is to use a time lo, Fil e Firs aes to make up a chart for the next seven days divided into half hour intervals aaa : ene You get up and finishing at the time you go to bed. Write down what you did in ‘ach half hour of the day for the next seven days. Choose a typical week. At the end of the week examine your time log and ask yourself the following questions: * Are there any periods that I could use more productively? * At what time of day do I do my most effective work? Some people are most alert in the Morning, whilst others concentrate best during the afternoon or evening. Schedule} | your most important tasks for these times of day. A time log can be Particularly useful at times of pressure, for example, when revising for examinations or job-hunting during your final year. By now you should have been able. 4 Ef to identify ways in which you could manage your time more efficiently and know some techniques to allow you to do this. You might like to look at the section on planning which identifies other ways of organizing your work so that you achieve your goals, he Revising for Examinations ea fn Have a regular venue for revision such as the library where you are free from distractions. 8 ry y have You should after a while become conditioned to starting work immediately in this location. Plan out a revision schedule or timetable so you devote enough time to each subject. Summarize your lecture notes and use diagrams and graphics where appropriate - 4 te, picture is worth a thousand words! Use a highlighter pen or underlining to emphasize key i te last minute revision, make minimal notes occupying no more than a couple of 9 "yo sides of A4 and record key facts, diagrams and formulae. * 5 ’ ing to familiarize ‘yourself with the soit 7 mination papers when revising : Use past oor be asked. When revising, take a few minutes break every so often 10 sa facts. Fo questions that ee nd and allow some time off for complete relaxation. hs tne soe ing and its Importance xe d ~ Meaning | Time Management M d Tide wait for none”. An individual should undersin i 4 ~ ! oe life. People who waste time are h it is rightly said to succeed in all aspects of life. Peop! rs value of time for a identity of their OW? 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Jot down the ivities that need to be done in a singh ir i irgortant activities tha e be a single day against the time that should located to ac activity High Priority work should come on top followed by those nick J donot need much of your importance at the moment. Complete pending tasks one by one. |tnnot begin fresh work unless you have finished your previous task. Tick the ones you _twealready completed. Ensure you finish the tasks within the stipulated time frame. | + Setting Goals and Objectives | Working without goals and targets in an organization would be similar to a situation _ tee the captain of the ship loses his way in the sea. Yes, you would be lost. Set targets ‘yourself and make sure they are realistic ones and achievable. _/ # Setting Deadlines Set deadlines for yourself and strive hard to complete tasks ahead of the deadlines. Do mat for your superiors to ask you every time. Learn to take ownership of work. One ;o" who can best set the deadlines is you yourself. Ask yourself how much time needs netted to a particular task and for how many days. Use a planner to mark the iat against the set deadlines. le legation of Responsibilities Mle 'o say “NO at workplace. Don’t do everything on your own. There are other tis» “ell. One should not accept something which he knows is difficult for ue The t tg ponsibilities must be delegated as per interest and specialization of emp! Oa "hing fi finish tasks within deadlines. A person who does not have knowledge abo eds more time than someone who knows the work well. Scanned mn CamScannerPERSONALITY DeveLoeuenr 188 * Prioritizing Tasks , c Prioritize the tasks as per their importance and urgency. Know the nace ene important and urgent work. Identify which tasks should be done within on ae al should be done within a month and so on. Tasks which are most important shou lone earlier, * Spending the Right Time on Right Activity Develop the habit of doing the right thing at the right time. Work done at the Wrong time is not of much use, Don’t waste a complete day on something which can be done jn an hour or so. Also keep some time separate for your personal calls or checking updates on Facebook or Twitter. After all human being is not a machine. For Effective Time Management one needs to be: Organized - Avoid keeping stacks of file and heaps of paper at your workstation, Throw what all you don’t need. Put important documents in folders. Keep the files in their respective drawers with labels on top of each file. It saves time which goes on unnecessary searching, Don’t Misuse Time - Do not kill time by loitering or gossiping around. Concentrate on your work and finish assignments on time. Remember your organization is not paying you 8ames on computer or Peeping into other’s cubicles. First complete your work i “t wait till the last moment. _Be Focused - One needs to be focused for effective time management. Develop the inners, organizers, table top calendars for better time management. Set Nes Or your personal computers. The Importance of Time Management Why is time Management important? Because it is the number one skill you need to learn if you want to become successful. Without time management you let yourself over to coincidence. You won't steer your life and you'll eventually do what others want you to do. If you study and practice time management you take your life in your own hands. You're in control and you decide where you want to V 80 to. Practicing time management has lots of benefits. Once you get the hang of it, you can work more, learn faster and play more, You Gain Extra Productive Hours i nt helps you to gain extra Productive hours, You tend to be Better tim © raise areate inetd of talking about Bossip with your co-workers oF more disciplined when ternet. Image if you had 1 extra productive hove iy a day. That's 5 aimlessly browsing the me and around 250 hours in a whole year, that’s 6 extra yee xtra hours in a working wt you could doin all hat ext fone a muah of kc in a whole year. Image ers and competitors who don’t use time managem’ ot wor! coworket 3 ur more successful than yo skills. Scanned with CamScannerEfficiency and Productivi r ity Incr, youl! . ease toi work harder in the same time span things learned. Therefore You'll gather fag another mp, : m ptime invested. You'll learn faster how h more °xperion Work dong m My inerefore YOU Pay more attention to your eet Work faster yore Others forte E pout usin time management skills, ork. Your Progr - 8 rau fi "Apidly than youHave More Control over Your Life tice time mana; When you practi Bement, you can co, ‘| jae abetter perception of what work You can do and Ntrol the AY Your lif “| yxer ganized and prevent deadlines will Ind what work © 808s, You ' from becoming a Problem. Deadline erp ou 2 seunknown to you; instead you spend your time rel, 4 otk. 5 'e emergencies ‘axing when ot! stressing about Don't be afraid that you'll become rigid and stiff with your time. it posite. You'll gain more freedom, because you're less dependent of «onttol your time. Now, you control your tim 1 and not someone else, Spend More Time for Enjoyment | lfyou love life, you need to. Practice time mana _, eto the fullest, do what you want to do and ex; i ; ause your work hours are much more productive, you can actually work less while | Sieing more. This results in more free time to spend with your family and doing leisure + Atvties, You'll also learn about the importance of good relaxation. It will Result in better Sjoyment and more energy to do your work effectively, isa set of Principles, practices, skills, tools and systems that help you use ee -xtonplish what you want. Time management is important for your Peale “success, It teaches you how to manage your time effectively and make the i e and xate a few of the reasons why it is so important and how it can help you us “28 your time more advantageously: 5 : jone has the + Time is a Special resource that you cannot store or save for later es ae "act same amount of time each day. Time not well used cat eee es of uP 20PIe, fee! like they have too much to do and a oe ates exercising their fs time for their Poor finances, stress, bad ae rH for what you desire and for “hat yous © time management can help you fin Bb Yen YOU need to do. ' * YOu ime to appeat, fi it for extra time che need time to get what you want out of life. If you wail ‘ou can “create” th ei lose the game of Ie. Through right time Het aette wisely, you will hayeY®4 Need and not just wait for it to come. By plan 4 Tine re time to do more things. @nagement will help you set up your priorities. hers are ll actually be the Outside events to igement. Because it allows you to enjoy perience what you want to experience, sues Scanned with CamScannerPERSONALITY DEVELoPMeny . Time is limited to 24 hours a day, so plan your life wisely. . Time management helps you make conscious choices, so you can spend more of your time doing things that are important and valuable to you. . You can learn to find the time for the things that are important to you, Even a small amount of time once a day, or even once a week, will take you closer to your goals and you will be Surprised at the progress you make. . You become more productive using improved time management skills and tools and can accomplish more with less effort and time. Time management can help you reduce wasted time and energy, help you become more creative and productive and enable you fo do the right thing at the right time. This will of course lead to more balance and fulfillment in your life. . Life today presents so Many distractions and therefore, it is very easy to lose time on unimportant activities. Ask yourself, is watching this o that TV Program, reading this or that gossip or Participating in a certain activity is going to add anything to your life, Is the time spent on a Particular activity well spent, or is just a waste of time and energy? . Life puts in front of everyone so many choices each day and the question is, do you follow what appears on your way, or do you consciously choose what you want to do? Do you allow external distractions to deter you from your goal, or do you use willpower and self-discipline to walk toward your goal in a straight line, without wasting time and energy? A certain degree of detachment and inner peace are useful in managing your time effectively. They help you avoid spending too much emotional and mental energy on what people say and think about you. They help you stay calm, despite distractions or difficulties and this saves you a lot of time and energy, which you can spend on better and more rewarding activities. i it ively. are many things you can do and tools to use to manage your time effectively. Fee lat of tune wants cath day, which can bg Put to better uses. There are changes orale make, which will effectively increase he time you have at your disposal every dey Sn 7 i manage their time and reading books and Thinking, planning, finding out how others manage ir -ading . ill develop these skills and give you good ideas, Among the articles on time managerner to manage you time, there tone that i important and many changes that you can ma up early in the morning. Give up watching TV late at asily available and that is Belts ve sual. It will then be easier to wake eo cari d go to sleep a little earl ier would be great. 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Eleanor Roosevelt is reputed to have once said: “Yesterday is Jistory, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift; that’s why they call it the Present. “To le well we should make the most of our time. 7 F A yon he '™Portance of time 7 Me Manageme, n me good Teasons why we neal Portance of time management: ted equally to all, each of us Bets 24 ip to take a bit longer, ‘other time when you might Time Management Skills Have you ever wondered how it is that some people seem to have enough time to do * erthing that they want to, whereas others are always rushing from task to task and never em to finish anything? Is it just that the former have less to do? No, it’s much more likely fat they are using their time more effectively and practicing good time management skills. Time management is not very difficult asa concept, but it’s surprisingly hard to do in Patice, it requires the investment of a little time upfront to prioritize and organize you. once done, you will find that with minor tweaks, your day and indeed your week and "onth, fall into place in an orderly fashion, with time for everything you need to do. The Priority Matrix Action: Do Next Action: Do First the task? Action: Do Later {if still necessary) Action: Don't Do SY Low Urgency How urgent is the task? £2014 Skills YouNeed.com Scanned with CamScanner How important492 PERSONALITY DeVeLorMeny Time Management Skills Gr ‘ ba age ; eee ‘urgent’ activities. Urgency and/or 'mportance is not a fixed status. You should Rea your task list regularly to make sure that nothing should be moved up because, it as become more urgent and/or important. : What can you do if an important task continually gets bumped down the list by more-. urgent, but still important tasks? First, consider whether it is genuinely important. Does it actually need doing at all, or have you just been telling yourself that you ought to do it? If it really is important, then Consider delegating it, The Top 10 Life Benefits of Time Management “Why should | manage my time?"The simple answer is that time management helps you stay on top of your tasks and get more done. Yet, there is much more. Time management benefits you in all areas of your life. Why care about time management? The main reason is that time management benefits you. You may say, “I don’t want to put in the extra effort... to manage my time... to stay organized. It’s also about ensuring you spend your time where it matters most to you. Time management means staying On top of your time, life and activities. It shouldn't take extreme effort, but it does require discipline, However, the benefits of time management far outweigh the work required. are 10 Life Benefits of Time Management: ‘wr Managing your time can directly reduce your stress level. Fewer surprises. jana} Jn it -to-task and place-to-place. ty : power tight Se Ee cde is ome of the main Beals of tine 7 eragoret When YOU ee el dems age your workload. iin less rework and mistakes, Forgoten items 4 ime. ai ized results | ften do you have te 3. tes cee ea Bad to eal Vu oe something? S ‘ details and ark an extra iP * than once* te Scanned with CamScannerre Life Friction and Problems — 4 be ther it is a forgotten a ee in increased life fric ast eparing for your day, fa Free Time ~ We can’t crea 3M aging your time. 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"t More Time Where it Matters — Managing your time is allotting your time where ith . the most impact. Time management allows matter most to you. oF meet that deadline, time management take: 'S extra effort. To your life easier. Thin; 85 take less effon, as you to spend your time on the things that erent helps | ; | management | Menage Your Time, Improve Your Life , sont | i ime ii i the right in reason) __ Time management is all about spending your time in the tight places anion her nie eos." segs. t's about knowing your priorities, obligations and schedule. time wit] time, you benefit in all areas of life. ne, life and the benelis “7 How to Organize Your Time Wisely ie We've all heard the complaints that there just aren’t enguet ous tn eatin come back to work for another half el Sie ee ores and productive if you just work for an hour and rs at a later time. * It is best to attack your tasks by “ ine” hath fi yy “chunking. Chunking is a method in which you dedicate a pre- determined amount of time to a single task without distractions, 4. Consider Adjustments: Now that you know exactly where and to what your time goes, start making active adjustments to your schedule. Make sure you identify areas that can’t or shouldn't be reduced simply for time concerns, Just because, something takes a long time doesn’t mean it is time wasted. 5. If You Spend Three Hours a Day Sending Work-related Emails, it is Unlikely you Will be Able to Reduce the Amount of Time Spent on this Activity: However, if you are sending four or five personal emails between the work emails, you can definitely reduce the amount of time you dedicate to emails. . : i lem may be, e Your Habits and Norms: Whatever your time management prob! . Goat a solution. 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Be sure tone You are likely to see many of your co-workers as clock. However, kee pa small talk or worthless chit chat when you are on the career advaiicersert ' mind that your attitude in the office is as important to your Avoid Lose Ph as time management skills, so don’t be rude. 2 we ee a Conversations If you find you are spending a good amount of your Often’ times, poe Phone Conversations, then you need to adjust your phone habits. ‘4 you can achieve more in face to face meetings than you can on the phone- so cut out the long phone conversations, * Many phone discussions, : , especially at the beginning or the end of the conversation, includ le superfluous and unnecessary conversations. People tend to lose focus and wander while on the phone, so be cognizant of that. Holding meetings in person provides more of an imperative to deal exclusively with work-related issues. This is because, neither party is surrounded by distractions when a face-to-face meeting takes place. Don’t Surf The Web Excessively: Many people use the internet as critical tool to accomplish the tasks they need to get done. However, just as many people are guilty of drifting over to useless news articles, sports highlights and pictures of celebrities, kittens or puppies. Stay focused when you are on the internet. There are programs available that will block certain applications, websites and domains that can help reduce internet-related distractions. * Avoid Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites when you are supposed to be focused on something else. * Goggling various topics is also a dangerous time-waster. You may think you are just going to look up one quick thing and before you know it, you have been searching the vast depths of the internet for over three hours. Employ a “Do Not Disturb” Sign: You are probably familiar with the sign you hang ‘on your hotel room door. This sign can be equally effective in an office or workplace as well. You can get a sign like this by taking it from the next hotel you stay at, or you can print your own and attach it to the door of your work space when needed. This will eliminate the small talk that distracts you from your work. * If you work from home, it is critical to have a dedicated work Don’t work in the common areas of your house, as the T.V., machine can easily distract you away from your work, Make Time for Unavoidable Distractions: just can’t avoid. Sometimes it is your boss space of your own. phone, or video game pose are some distractions some people who wants to take time out of your day for Scanned with CamScanner196 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT Method 3: Using Your Time Efficiently 1. Write Everything Down: Don’ ecaie a 1B pte rely on your memory to get you through the tasks you get ‘one. Write everything you need to do down in One spot and be pre; to reference this list often in order to achieve all of your goals, — * Even if a task seems minor or mundani ite it i n ane, write it down. Your daily pl: be fi 7 ro iM daily planner should ce with small comments like “Call Mr. A,” “Look up profit margins” or “Email * Make sure you carry a Notepad with you at all times and write down tasks as they come up. You think you will remember to write them down later, but you may not, 2. Utilize a Calendar: The simple addition of a daily calendar or planner to your set of pee eaucal tools will help you organize time efficiently. Write down every new eadline, assignment or meeting that gets added to your schedule. Take time each morning to review your calendar for the day so you know what's ahead of you. 3. Avoid Double-Committing: Organize your schedule by avoiding over booking yourself or committing yourself to too many projects or events at once. Check your calendar before agreeing to anything to verify that the time needed is free. This will keep your time organized and keep you in touch with your regular schedule. 4, Omit Distractions: Organize your time productively by removing elements that could be distractions or cause you to get off track and behind schedule. Keep the television and video game system out of the area where you study or do the bills so you will focus on the tasks that need to be done first and save the fun stuff for later. joritize Your Tasks: Manage your time wisely by planning to accomplish the most eee sitive tasks first. Note these in your schedule with a special color II sticker, Schedule these top-priority tasks first to give yourself important or time-se! then work on less time-sensitive things around the highlighter or a smal enough time to complete them, Cee i ime. Things do come up last minute aia jorities from time to time. Things ara Be ready 10 Ca predate attention. 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They are just as + fsomething is extremely important, arrange multiple reminders for yourself, You can overlook a single sticky note or phone alert. \ Ask for Help: Ask someone else for help and delegate smaller tasks if needed, It will benefit your schedule overall if you swallow your pride and ask someone to pitch in with a few small chores around the house or with taking care of dinner on a busy weeknight. «Make sure you delegate responsibilities to qualified people. Someone getting the work done is not enough. You want them to get the work done well. * Don’t make a habit of pawning off your work others. It does not reflect good time management skills. It just makes you look lazy and unmotivated. Cauge Your Productivity: From time to time, it is necessary to take a step back and analyze what you accomplished, how well you performed and how much time it "Ook, Taking stock of these aspects of your work and life can help you make chane ‘your schedule and daily pattern of operation, producing surprisingly effective resu ts. Reward y, i hard or too often can lead to a burnout, making it ourself: Working too har ‘ i if me time to celebrate what you Sificult to focus on even the siniplest tasks. So, take sor aie oul ve accomplished from time to time and reward yoursel joy, to enjoying yourself. Turn off your work ‘ is i 5 mee sure'your dows time's edie are mixing work with your leisure time, jhone and avoi ing emails. If you oid answering e! are ° nt i If or avoiding burn out. Nour nner nalnpiak kend off. 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DO it B: Be sure to Reward yourself Seven Time Management Tips for Students, e the difference between success and k at our top seven time Management tips, so that you can do your best at University and also find moments to relax and even earn some money on the side. 1) What Do You Have To Do? — , - f improving your time management is to list absolutely everything that The fist sage o may. sound obvious, but speaking from experience, most students tend you have oes ks until the last minute, which can impact on the Quality of their work to leave important 7 Include any university deadlines as well as any shifts you work on and their veal gra 7 of how much time each priority wil take out of your schedule, 7 an the list and make ife Schedule / lendar on your phone, find an 2) Create a Li in-up planner, a timetable or : cl mroriert agent = Whether rr ; rks wel for you sie va tudy periods around these times, Find izing tool that we ou can plan yo organizing ert, so that y when you are most al Scanned with CamScannerrat tin n home, yous inwr ss ant can 0 mn ie fn —_— ry 190 "40 remain focused and aien dinine eee between lor during stucly pevieels re Flexible but Realistic ically, allow around 8-10 hours a day for working, stu Typical you need 10.do. 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I's also important to remember that things often take lore allow a little extra time in case you spend longer an a task then youthousty would. ya ah Time for Planning To Avoid Repetition 4 pete the time to research, plan and think about your work is crucial for good time ie Allow yourself the time to process new information and plan how you are manage’ se it, as this can help you to avoid having to re-read and repeat any research, One nt ectively planning before researching is to make a list of everything you want to way of ef hat you can make notes below each subheading as you go. nd out, $0 1 5) Avoid Procrastination and sagmeeinarel One way to avoid procrastination is to think about the different places you have been hon studying ~ where were you the most focused? Where were you most distracted? vn nbes, what works for one person might not necessarily work for you. For some, veing with friends can limit their productivity. But for others, studying in groups can help to increase motivation and avoid procrastination. 6) Exercise to Clear Your Head In Between Study Sessions Believe it or not, exercise works in the same way sleep does. It can focus your state of ‘sind, helping you to clear your head in between study sessions. If you're new to exercise, am to fit in a 10-minute run here and there, steadily increasing the amount you do as you so0n, 1) Has Your Organization Been Effective? . Constantly reviewing and reassessing your schedule can help you to recognize whether ne to make any changes in order to help you complete any university tasks and alsc ‘ime 10 relax and spend time with friends and family. Time Management - The Key to Being a Successful Student Time mana i 7 Ranized approath tet 's not a skill we are usually taught growing up, so developing a your studies is an Opportunity to learn how to work more efficient What is Wea the mi Pi Why, © Most val Why, time a eosin ae you have as you work towards your exams th only have so much of it and sometimes it feels like it ju Scanned with CamScannerPERSONALITY Developmen, 200 flies by. Come exam time, students often wonder where all of the time went. Then, at other times, it feels like the day will never end. The important thing to remember is that there aro 24 hours in every day and that is the same for everyone. Because no student has more time than another, sometimes good time management can make all the difference in achievin, great exam results, 8 This is another skill which we are not taught as we grow up, but now it’s time for you to learn how to control your time and how to spend it wisely. If you can achieve this you will be able to make sure that the time you spend studying gives you the maximum amount of learning possible. ; Although it may sometimes feel like a waste of time, you will actually gain huge time savings when you take a few minutes to plan out your day. Below are some of the many reasons why you may want to learn how to plan your everyday life and get organized in your studies: Ithelps to prioritize - good timetabling helps you take care of the important and urgent tasks first. It helps with being realistic - we often don’t realize how long a task really takes, Timetabling shows you how long you spend on common tasks such as essay writing and problem solving. It helps you procrastinate less — with a written list of tasks you are more likely to sit down and just get it done. It helps you be more productive - you should know exactly what you will study before you sit down at your desk, It helps give you more freedom - when you plan ahead, you know that you'll be finished at a certain time. Students who don’t plan well often find themselves working all evening without realizing it. It helps reduce guilt — if you know that you've achieved your goals for the day then you can spend your free time without your studies on your mind. It helps you track your progress — stick to your timetable and you know that you are . on course to get everything done. the long-term — good organization removes the uncertainty from lan for tl : I helps Daeaciea you focus on getting the best results possible. Vana ing is the key to getting the most from all of your activities. This discipline Good ee od studyrlife balance and will benefit you in many areas of your lie also helps create for years to come. 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A timetable stich is too demanding will cause stress for you and work will pile up before you know it, Sokeep it simple and plan according to the time you have available - make sure you don't erload yourself, You will become a better, more productive student as a result, Take the following tips into consideration when putting together your timetable: * Do the groundwork! Spend time on planning and organizing yourself. * Set Smart goals. * Prioritize your goals and allocation of time. Use a to-do list every day. Prepare it the night before. * Be flexible - adapt your timetable, if something unplanned comes up. Remember to ‘eschedule the missed hours. * Consider at what time you are at your best. Then plan to study at this time when you will be most Productive, for effective time management. “Start as you mean to finish — in control and successful. * Avoid being a perfectionist — if something does not work, start again, see what went «lone and approach it differently, van ake big projects all at once, but break them into manageable chunks. This * Dont ake your life easier in April when the projects are due. Did forget to break u Th nn at least a ‘ Dent uclep and stick to a regular study routine which helps prevent procrastination. OFget to rew,; ard yourself, giving you the motivation to make the extra effort. Ip your study time and don’t study longer than an hour in one five minute break between study periods. Scanned with CamScannera PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT How Much Should | Study? This is a question which every student asks at some point in their studies. It’s easy to be worried by classmates who claim to be up all night studying. You must remember thar it’s not the amount of time spent studying, but rather the quality of the study that counts, Its also important to note that there is no one answer for everyone. Some stuclents study more effectively than others and will not need to spend as long studying. Each student an find some subjects more difficult than others and have to spend more time mastering those. As always, it’s best to focus on your own needs and abilities. Your goal should be to improve your study methods so that you maximize the results of your work, Before looking at the amount of time you need to spend studying, remember the following points: * Some subjects consume more of your time than others. This is natural and it will depend on how much work you need to do in each one. * It’s easy to focus on the subjects we like most, so be careful not to neglect other subjects. * Itcan be difficult to keep on top of everything during the week, so the weekend can be a good time to catch up in some areas. Every student is different, but below is a rough guide to how many hours you should spend every day on homework and study combined. Remember, it takes experimentation to find out what suits you. Your study times should most of all suit your academic needs and goals: © First year — 1.5 hours per day © Second year — 2 hours per day © Third year — 2.5/3 hours per day « Fifth year ~ 3-4 hours per day # Sixth year — 3.5hrs-5 hours per day / This is just a rough guideline which should be adapted as your situation requires. Of the hours should be increased close to exam time to help you with extra reve or d each student will have different amounts of work to complete, depending paration has been done so far. course, project work an | ‘on subject choices and how much pre] Janagement Tips for Adult College Students Eight Time M: : ° ‘A successful college student is someone who knows how to manage their mo: suct resource ~ time aceon a etl Make a prioritized list. Some tasks can wait. Som' jot all tasks are 7 ai be delegated Some tasks can be tos: e E st critical e tasks ca" Scanned with CamScanner “rege* v - 2, Know Yourself schedule highest priori owl - know who you are, 3, sleep, Be Healthy Stress reduces Performance, just like lack of walking or stretching between study activi Slee prain for new information, © sure to get eno 8h Of both, Also Bi Qu activities to help clear your mind and Feset your ye 4, Build in Flexibility An adult learner needs a flexible mindset and a flexible sched le. Bui i schedule to help manage unforeseen obstacles. Life eee ec to happens. Plan accordingly," YOU" 5, Let the Little Things add up Don’t wait for big chunks of time to get things done. Whether touching base with an aademic advisor, editing a paper, reviewing notes, or reading a few pages of required reading — small things can be accomplished in the spaces between other commitments, 6. Know When it’s Survival Time Midterms and finals are not a time for moderation. Non-essentials should fall to the wayside as you prepare yourself for these important tests. Let your friends and family know finals are coming so they can give you the space you need, 7. Know When it’s Celebration Time Celebrate milestones. Acknowledge a job well done. Give yourself and others permission ‘obe proud of your hard work and mark the progression towards your degree. §. Compromise tose ties there will not be enough time to get things done the way you want. When se times happen, trade in excellence for efficiency. Sometimes, good enough has to be enough, apie NB a college degree is a cumulative process. If you develop good time management lier pe2"'Y On ~ you'll be able to reward yourself with 4 college degree sooner, rather than * bottom of Form Tim i Management Tips for Students - You iotime management skills and disciplines that you develop as a student can hel Here arg 1° "St Of your life. Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Some tips to help you develop good time management skills. Scanned with CamScannerRy. 4 y, hs JE TEREONALITY Deve, A. Create Good Study Habits Ea ' study at the same time each day so that it becomes a habit, for weekly reviews. ; pan f study time (about 45 minutes each), t aside blocks 0 : i Se t for studying and get rid of distractions. Keep your study area just f d get Write down assignments in every class including the due date and then ¢ ms as YOU complete them. “time windows.” heck iter S Take advantage of open sr © Use the time you spend waiting, walking, riding, etc. to review what you've learned led, « Just before class, quickly review your notes or readings relating to that class, B. Plan Properly for Peak Performance 1. Set up a school-year calendar to get a big picture of your semester—don’t include top = much detail at this point. 2 Schedule your fixed commitments. Block out time for papers, projects, readings, meetings, scheduled exams, holidays, breaks, presentations, etc. Allot time for planned recreation, sports, club activities, etc. © Enter important dates for your social and family life. © Leave free time for yourself, so you have flexibility. 3. Make a weekly schedule. Once a week block out time on a more detailed level for important commitments and deadlines you need to meet. Schedule meetings with yourself to work on back-burner items. 4. Make a daily to-do list. At the end of each day organize and schedule your next day. Include routines, errands and study time. 2 C. Follow Your Plan 1. Don't let peer pressure or the quest for short-term gratification dictate what you consider important. 2. Focus on the goals you've set for yourself and follow up on your true top priorities. 3. Align your priorities with your long-term values and goals. D. Set Priorities: There's Always More to Do than You Have Time For 1, Be mindful that the acti i scene Oe falaeh® actions you take today will plant the seeds for your longterm 2. Think of the possible actions a. Go over each action happen if | make thi b. Ask yourself, You can take today that will contribute to your succes you've thought of and as . itive things mish a top priority?" k yourself, “What positive thing: a P.prtor J a hat negative things might happen if | don’t make it a top prior” ee = Scanned with CamScanner©. Write down the you've com in answers you’vs ith be . es 'e UP With and sort things out by asking you 1. How good or bad are th rself 2. Overcome Procrastinati Without a date, you'll Procrastin: lenever Crastinate. Wh 7 J never when you're going to Start it so you can finish without a last minute panic. 1. Once you're gi i . establish acter dees et on an assignment, count backwards from the due date + ‘ake into account time you'll be spending on other items like i social events, sports, etc. Refer t E +s » etc. 0 your school i ir you've committed t0cahe things’ ‘ool calendar where you've blocked out time 2. Keep stress to a minimum. Start early to avoid a frantic finish, 3. If you usually wait until the last mi s making your goal to finish on time, make your goal to finish early. 4 Remember the riddle, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer: “A bite ata time.” Ifit’s a big assignment, break it into small steps. F. Look Back From the Future Things that appear critically important today might seem relatively unimportant when you view them from a future perspective. Also, things that appear to be relatively unimportant today might be very important when you view them from a future perspective. Looking back from the future—“back casting” instead of forecasting-which items will have been the most significant for you to have accomplished to achieve your ideal week, month, year and lifer. ‘ time in your life that may have a major impact on how the rest of sar eprcet ann or hoa eine one Saat that.in perspective so that, the daily decisions you make are wise ones. ion you get an assignment, set a goal for inute to study or work on an assignment, instead of Time Management , ve ime management skills is a journey that may begin with this guide, but eveloping ea uidance along the way. One goal is to help yourself become pete preclice andlomes F time as one resource in organizing, prioritizing and succeeding inyou ay idles in the context of competing activities of friends, work, family, etc. in your studies in Effective Time Management: An Important Study Skill sand lives: they have to balance their coursework, jobs, family anc Students Jead- Dv! gunship of volunteer hours and, of course, have some rest and i ine academic success, it’s essential that they put effective time ‘elaxation! To experiits and strategies into place. A weekly study schedule can be o ca Fete in hai alors to make the best use of their time. social responsibilities, i Scanned with CamScanner206 1 nv » » s » There are only so many hours in a day, . Program At Least One Study Block Each Day of The Week: By Spending a bit of ex, Pers ONALITY Devetay, Seven Tips for Creating “Time Blocks” For Studying Dedicate Each Block of Time to a Specific Subject oF Activity: To make the of your time, don’t skip from subject to subject. Spend fifty min one Dest ‘(e.g,, history) or activity (e.g., research or writing) and concentrate entire span of time. After the time is up, take a ten-minute break an your next subject (or class). ules ON one suf Sully on that for nd then move at the onto , each tively than yoy eek. You may aig, day on your studies, you'll manage your time and energy more effe would if you tried to “cram” all your efforts into a couple days a v1 feel less overwhelmed or frustrated. Create a Daily “Math Block": Success in mathernatics courses requires Practice repetition and consistency. By working on your mathematics assignments for a “chunks of time every day, you'll gain greater familiarity with and skill in the processes and concepts essential to the class. . Schedule Your Study Blocks for The Times of Day When You Have The Most Energy and Alertness: Late-night study sessions can be fun, but they’re not necessarily the most effective and strategic use of your time. If you know your attention is at its peck in the early afternoon, take advantage of that! Or, if you’re an “early bird,” fit in some study time with your morning coffee. . Reserve Your Earliest Study Blocks for Your Most Challenging Courses: it’s tempting to put off subjects that we find harder or less interesting until the latest possible hour. Fight that temptation and work on those readings, problem sets and assignments when you're most likely to be able to maintain your concentration. Study for Discussion Sections Directly Beforehand: If you know that a certain class requires @ great deal of discussion (or other forms of participation), study and review those course materials in the time before that class starts. You'll refresh your memory of important points from readings, lectures and previous discussions, leaving you prepared for the conversation ahead, Write In Your Study Blocks for Lecture or Math Courses Soon After Each of Those Classes: By taking the time to study these subjects right after you’ve just seen and heard your instructor's presentation, you will reinforce and review the critical concepts, processes and skills you just learned. This Post-class study block also gives you a chance to organize your lecture notes or work through sets of practice problems while those ideas and formulas are still fresh in your mind, B ir ant |. By making the effort to create— follow—a study schedule, students will begin a i fidence, understanding and success, 810 to reap the benefits of greater confi How much does being able to manage your time well actually matter? Time is finite Aone of whi i hours a day do you have left today? Whater pihich can be reclaimed. How many stored, saved or borrowed. Once it’s the F your definition of time management, it can't Be “ gone, it’s gone. Ti making most of your time and the more gone. Time management is about papel you value it th ‘ ; re sever good reasons why it’s so important to le better you'll use it. Here al manage your time better than you ever have before Scanned with CamScanner 4TIME MANAGEMENT 207 1) You're More Efficient Better time decent mean ae can help you do more of what you have to do — faster. This quicker so you ee saaraie a decrease in quality. You just do what you have to do as at you wa and definitely not longer than ona ae kobe ee cee 2) You Feel Calmer and More In Control & seam ne Gare management skills matters, because it will reduce the amount of unhealthy a Ss Ha ree . There will always be more than enough requests, demands and distractions leal with. The good news? You're in the right place if you want to improve your ability to manage time and enhance your peace of mind 3) You’re More Fulfilled People often think that getting organized means time management software, lists, planners and diaries, but it goes beyond that. It starts with the choices and decisions you make based on the values you hold. When you know what matters and you do it efficiently, it’s time well spent. How you function affects how you fee! about the whole of your life. 4) You Have More Energy Strange but true — the act of finishing tasks often brings a level of satisfaction and energy that makes you feel good. The importance of time management here? It will help you do more of those endorphin releasing activi direct effect on your energy levels. 5) You Develop More Qualities Once you apply skills, techniques and strategies, you'll find that they only work in conjunction with qualities that we all have, but don’t all use. Patience, persistence, self- discipline and learning to be assertive — all get developed. As you develop your awareness of time, your ability to manage it improves, too. For example, if you are career minded, this is one of the fundamental basic management skills to develop. 6) You Achieve What You Want To and Need to Faster Better time management means you find that you finish more of what you start, sooner. ‘At the level of goals, projects and actions, it can often mean the difference between ‘done’ and ‘doing’. We all know how to waste time, but overcoming procrastination is always possible. 7) You Enjoy Your Life More After all, that’s what it’s about, isn’t it? What's the importance of time management in your life? The more value you put on your time, the greater your ability to lear how to do what matters so you can enjoy life more. Managing how you use your time is a means t an end, but it brings enjoyment and satisfaction in its own right as well. The import s to time management depends on the value we place on our time. When we apace " fe the importance of time, learn how to manage it, maximize it and can genuinely say our time has been well spent, actually apply those skills, we ities. Your ability to manage time has a Scanned with CamScanner