Goals of Time Management
Seven Suggestions for Effectively
Managing Your Time
·
Use time
saving tools: appointment calendars, "to do" lists, e-mail,
answering machines, file folders, etc.
·
Have an
organized workplace (don't waste time constantly looking for your work).
·
Use your
appointment calendar for everything, including listing study time.
·
Use
"to do" lists for both long-term and for each day/week.
2. Plan Ahead (Schedule it and it
will happen!)
·
Determine
how long your tasks will take (do this before agreeing to take on a task!)
·
Consider
whether any activities can be combined.
·
Determine
if big tasks can be broken down into smaller tasks that may be easier to
schedule (such as studying for exams and visiting the library as part of an
assignment to write a term paper).
3. Prioritize Your Tasks
·
Use an
A-B-C rating system for items on your "to do" lists with A items
being highest priority.
·
Set
goals for both the short term and long term as to what you want to
accomplish.
·
Look at
all of your "to do"s to gauge the time requirement and whether
additional resources will be needed to accomplish them (if yes, schedule time
to obtain those resources). Don't postpone the small tasks (a sense of
accomplishment is good and overlooked small tasks can become larger tasks.)
4. Avoid Overload
·
Include
time for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and socializing in your
schedule.
·
Take
short breaks during study and work periods.
·
Don't
put everything off until the last minute (for example, don't cram for exams).
·
Learn to
say "no" when appropriate and to negotiate better deadlines when
appropriate.
5. Practice Effective Study
Techniques
·
Have an
appropriate study environment.
·
Split
large tasks into more manageable tasks.
·
Read for
comprehension, rather than just to get to the end of the chapter.
·
Be
prepared to ask questions as they come up during study, rather than waiting
until just before an exam.
·
Do the
most difficult work first, perhaps breaking it up with some easier tasks.
·
Don't
wait until the last minute to complete your projects.
·
Read the
syllabus as soon as you get it and note all due dates (and
"milestone" times) on your calendar.
·
Be a
model student! (be attentive and participative in class, and punctual,
prepared, and eager to learn)
6. Be Able to be Flexible
·
The
unexpected happens (sickness, car troubles, etc.); you need to be able to fit
it into your schedule.
·
Know how
to rearrange your schedule when necessary (so it doesn't manage you - you
manage it).
·
Know who
to ask for help when needed.
7. Have a Vision (why are you
doing all of this?)
·
Don't
forget the "big picture" - why are you doing the task - is it
important to your long-term personal goals?
·
Have and
follow a personal mission statement (personal and career). (Are your
activities ultimately helping you achieve your goals?)
·
Know
what is important to you. (What do you value most?)
·
Have a
positive attitude
If You have any problem to fallow these steps. Please Don't Forget to take professional help.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
It Important to "Manage you Time"
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