Step 2: Managing Your Time
Dec 18, 2015
Step 2: Managing Your Time
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.