Time management

Time ManagementStudent Success Center

Gannon University

Time Management• Why is time management

important?– It’s a part of every aspect of one’s life

• School• Work• Extra curricular activities

Time Management• How is time management different

in college?– Less structure– Less supervision– Different time demands

• Studying, classes, socializing

Hints for Effective Time Management

• Plan – Worksheet• Look at syllabi• Utilize off hours of the day• Prepare for your classes• Enjoy your free time more• Evaluate your time schedule• Work ahead• Feel less stress• BALANCE

Tools to Manage Your Time

• To do list (prioritize)• Planner• Time sheet• Calendar

Tools for Time Management

• To do List– Prioritize– Check off– Color code


• Planner– Technology

• Blackberry• PDA• Iphone

– Calendar• Daily, weekly, monthly, semester, yearly• Student handbook• Other


• Planner– Academically

• Academic Evaluations• Curriculum sheets

Goal Setting• Setting and prioritize your goals

– i.e. Earning an A in history• Short and long range goals

– Use your time constructively• Being organized

Five Elements of Goal Setting

• Specific• Measurable• Challenging• Realistic• Stated Completion Date

Procrastination• Watching TV• Playing video games• Hanging out with friends• Surfing the web• Going to the mall• Checking email• Social networking• Exercise

Stop Procrastinating• Make a list – Reward yourself• Make piles – Remove when

completed• Work on subjects you don’t like

first• Set mock deadlines

Exercise 1• Identify and list the top five

areas/activities in your life in which you procrastinate.

Exercise 2• For each area you identified in

exercise 1, identify possible reasons for your procrastination.

Exercise 3• Finally, for each area you

identified in exercise 1, identify possible solutions for overcoming your procrastination.

Managing Stress• Relax• Get organized• Take time for yourself• Be positive• Talk with someone

Education

Time management