2. In order to manage your time you must: Understand TIME!!! Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S.
3. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Food For Thought If you don’t manage your time, it will manage you! You can never get your time back—it is always marching forward, never backward.
4. Time is Costly People pay lots of money to keep track of time: Microsoft Project Microsoft Outlook Personal Assistants Hotel Wake up calls Rolex http://www.rolex.com/en/index.jsp#/en/index Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. The Cost of Time for MSU Students Tuition = $3,219.00 Housing = $2,575.00 Meals = $1,440 Books = $500.00 __________________________ Total = $13,528 Per Class $13,528/4 = $3,383 Per Class Session $3,383/15 = $225.47
5. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. You will get return… Put in the time…Get a Reward “Whatever your reasons for going to school, you want to get a return on your investment. Your time is valuable.” --Lawrence Greene Study Wise
6. In order to manage your time you must: Know what you need to accomplish Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S.
8. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Do You Have Enough Hours Complete the worksheet to see if you have enough time for everything on your plate.
9. In order to manage your time you must: Know the secrets of time management Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S.
10. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 1:CHANGE YOUR HABITS Defy Parkinson’s Law Obey Your Alarm Clock Limit Your Email & Internet Time Take “Time Out” Listen to Your Body Keep a Notepad Handy Walter Pauk How to Study in College
11. Time Management Secret # 2:CONTROL YOUR TIME Exams Assignments Papers Holidays Trips Practices Classes Meetings Meals Sleep Daily break down of weekly schedule Walter Pauk How to Study in College
12. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 3:PLAN YOUR STUDY TIME View study time as a standing appointment. Activity: Study Hours Analysis & Block out your study time Lisa Fraser says… (Making Your Mark, 5th Edition) “If you know you cannot sit down for a long period of time without getting bored or becoming distracted, schedule shorter study times” “If you can’t live without a favorite TV show, sports game, or late night outing with friends, schedule around it.” “A schedule is only effective if it suits your personality.”
13. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 4:SAVE TIME Find Hidden Study Time: Carry pocket work Use your mind when it’s free Record study information Employ spare time thinking Use your sub-conscious Spend Time Wisely: Start projects as soon as they are assigned Say NO Turn off the TV Stay of the Internet and social networking sites Try the 10 minute ticker Stop studying Walter Pauk How to Study in College
14. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 5:COMPLETE WORK IN STAGES This includes papers, projects and reading assignments Write down small steps and assign self-imposed deadlines
18. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 8:BE REAL & STAY BALANCED Make your schedule personal: Are you a morning or night person? Do you like a strict schedule or freedom? How many hours of sleep do you need? How long does your morning routine/commute take? Stay balanced Be extra mindful if: You work part-time Have a relationship or family obligations
19. Lakeisha M. Mathews, M.S. Time Management Secret # 9:WATCH OUT Time Bandits: Activity: Write down a few of your time bandits Discussion: share and think of strategies Procrastination Reasons Cures
