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Self-Management
“The first and best victory is to conquer self.”- Plato
Attitude: It’s Your Choice
Victims Creators Focus on their weaknesses
related to situation
Complain and make excuses
Blame someone else
See problems as permanent, catastrophic events
Repeat behaviors that have not been successful in the past
Predict defeat in the face of obstacles
Use negative self-talk
Look to use their strengths to overcome obstacles
Acknowledge the problem and seek solutions
Take personal responsibility See problems as temporary
events that they can overcome
Actively seek new information and take new actions
Look for better ways to approach a problem
Use more positive self-talk
Motivation: Just DO it! Does your behavior show that you are motivated to go to
college?
Why did you come to college?
What motivates you to study?
What techniques are you willing to try when you are not feeling motivated to study?
Goal Setting: Plans for Progress Directing Attention
What do I need to do?
Directing Effort How hard do I
need to work? Specifying a
duration How long is it
going to take?
Providing a strategic plan What steps do I
need to take? Providing a
reference point How far have I
come?
Types of GoalsShort term goals• Today• This week• This month
Long term goals• 6 months• 1 year• 5 years• 10 years• 25 years
SMART GoalsS = SpecificM = MeasureableA = Action-OrientedR = RealisticT = Timely
Goal setting: 5 steps Identify and define your goal (S.M.A.R.T. goals)
Generate and evaluate alternative plans
Develop an implementation plan
Implement the plan
Evaluate the process
Time ManagementTHE KEY IS NOT TO PRIORITIZE YOUR SCHEDULE, BUT TO SCHEDULE YOUR PRIORITIES.-STEPHEN R. COVEY
Common Time Management Mistakes
Procrastination Time Wasting Lack of Planning Lack of Organization Missed Deadlines Distractions Inability to say “No” Too much freedom
Common Failures in Time Management
Monitor/evaluate
Self-awareness
Long-term goals
Task awareness
Time awareness
Unwanted disruptions
Tools for Time Management
Semester calendar
Weekly Calendar
To-Do Lists
Project Planners and Five-Day Study plans
Quick Tips for Time Management Use your tools Use “wasted time” Set time to study and determine realistic
accomplishments Take short breaks Alternate topics to study Don’t sacrifice sleep Set up study routines
Remember
Always reward yourself after achieving a goal. Your goals will change with time and practice.
Adjust them regularly to reflect your growth
If a goal doesn’t hold attraction any longer, let it go.
Setting your goals should be a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
Everyday…
Visualize achieving your goals and success you want.
Visualize yourself practice and utilizing your tasks.
Believe you are improving
“I will give my best efforts each day to be the best I can be, and to achieve my goals.”
In Class Work
Hal Urban’s 4 Keys to Mastering Your Time
1. Plan your week and your days2. Make Appointments with yourself3. Use the “little-bit-at-a-time” approach4. Know your most productive time of day
Time Management is Different in College
In High School: Very little out of class time
Schedule is managed by someone else
Somewhat out of your control
Study time might not be essential to your success
Time Management is Different in College
In College: Very little in class time
Manage your own schedule
You’re in control of what you do and when you do it
More study time is needed to be successful
The Difference Between Important & Urgent
According to Stephen Covey: All activities can be classified by importance and urgency:
IMPORTANCE: An activity is important if you personally find it valuable, and if it contributes to your mission, values and high priority goals.
URGENCY: An activity is urgent if you or others feel that it requires immediate action.
Covey’s Time Management Matrix
Which quadrant do you spend most of your time?
Covey’s Time Management Matrix
To spend more time in quadrant #2, you need to know what your priorities are so you can spend more time doing what really matters!
What are your most important priorities?
What Did You Learn?
