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Step 2: Managing Your Time. Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4 th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot Taking control of your time Creating a workable.

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Page 1: Step 2: Managing Your Time. Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4 th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot  Taking control of your time  Creating a workable.

Step 2: Managing Your Time

Page 2: Step 2: Managing Your Time. Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4 th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot  Taking control of your time  Creating a workable.

Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Taking control of your time Creating a workable class schedule Organizing your day Overcoming procrastination and

respecting others’ time

Page 3: Step 2: Managing Your Time. Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4 th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot  Taking control of your time  Creating a workable.

Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Agree? Disagree? Don’t know?1. I set academic & personal goals to guide

how I prioritize my time. 2. I can focus on the task at hand.3. I use a planner, to-do lists, or other

planning devices.4. I can balance my social, personal and

academic commitments.

Page 4: Step 2: Managing Your Time. Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4 th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot  Taking control of your time  Creating a workable.

Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

1. Knowing your goals2. Setting priorities to meet your goals3. Anticipating the unexpected4. Taking control of your time5. Making a commitment to punctuality6. Carrying out your plans

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Reflect: What tasks best align with goals & values?

Identify tasks needed to meet your objectives

Rank tasks by urgency Consider your whole person

when setting priorities

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Planners have many styles & prices Find a planner that can work for you College might have calendar with

important due dates and events that can be very useful for planning

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

1. Identify time commitments in blocks for the semester for

• Classes & study time• Exercise• Work time• Family time• Social dates

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Set due dates ahead to manage conflicts

Break up large assignments

Consider the “value” of various activities and plan time accordingly

Set due dates for task components

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Consider: Expectations Goals Tasks Time to complete tasks Due dates Your working style

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Set realistic goals for study time Use waiting time well Know the best times to study Control distractions Avoid multitasking Be flexible

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Enter the details on the planner Use a planner that is convenient for your

life style Back up your planner Revise schedule as needed

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Determine a realistic workload

Learn to say “no” Adjust your schedule if

you have overextended yourself.

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Align to-do list with time expectations

Note when things are done for a sense of accomplishment

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Fear of failure Fear of success Too much of a perfectionist –

fear of not achieving real or self- defined standards

Task is boring and seems irrelevant

Reflect on why YOU procrastinate.

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

1. Remember the consequences 2. Create a to-do list3. Divide a big job into smaller ones4. Reward yourself when you’re done5. Minimize distractions

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Plan time & space to concentrate Schedule time Minimize interruptions Read in an environment in which you can

concentrate best

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Be on time to class Meet due dates for assignments Avoid disrespectful behavior in class Don’t “hog” the discussion Keep appointment times with instructors

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Step by Step to College & Career Success, 4th ed., by Gardner and Barefoot

Agree? Disagree? Don’t know?1. I set academic & personal goals to guide

how I prioritize my time. 2. I can focus on the task at hand. 3. I use a planner, to-do lists, or other

planning devices.4. I can balance my social, personal and

academic commitments.