TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

TOPIC 4: TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

TIME:

Time is a measurement of the progression of events.

What can i do to manage my time?:

• Make a timetable / schedule 

• Keep a 7-days time log

FIXED-COMMITMENT CALENDAR

Schedule your study task: 
To stay motivated

                      • Assign tasks to available study time

                        • Use our Fixed-Commitment Calendar to schedule our study tasks

                        • Use our daytime study hours

                        • Use time between classes

                        • Study in one-hour blocks

                        • Take breaks

                        • Work ahead

                        • Plan rewards

PRIORITIZED TO-DO LIST

Organize your study time

                                        

                                         • CREATE AN ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR

                                         • PREPARE A RUNNING LIST

                                         • USE DAILY “TO-DO” LISTS 

How to manage multiple project

                                         

                                         • MAKE A PLAN

                                         • SET PRIORITIES

                                         • DEVELOP A SYSTEM

                                         • MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS

PROCRASTINATION

Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences

3 Main Cause of Procrastination

• Self-Downing

• Low Frustration Tolerance

• Hostility

WHY STUDENTS PROCRASTINATE:

LACK OF MOTIVATION

• Weren’t successful the last time

• The task isn’t relevant

• The task lacks value

• Lack of clear, specific goals

• Unclear about what to do

• Tired or don’t feel well

WHY STUDENTS PROCRASTINATE:

LACK OF SELF-REGULATION

• Not planning ahead

• Getting behind in your work

• Overscheduling

• There are better things to do

• Waiting for the perfect time, place, or mood

MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

• Just get started

• Use positive self-talk

• Set realistic goals

• Clarify the directions

• Start with the easiest part of the task

• Break down large tasks

• Recognize that not all assignments are easy

• Recognize that all courses are relevant

• Plan rewards

SELF-REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION

• Complete an Assignment Calendar

• Create “To Do” lists

• Schedule your personal tasks

• Set priorities

• Avoid overscheduling

• Identify escapist techniques