Time Management

What does this mean?

Outline

• Have to vs Want to• Chores – Getting it done• Sports & Clubs• School Work• BIG TIME WASTERS

Have to?

• Family Responsibilities• School• Homework• Sleep

– 9 hours per day• Eating• Personal Hygiene

What to?

• Activities– Sports– Clubs

• Chill Time– Computer Games– Internet– Phone/text– TV

Sheet of Paper

• HAVE TO WANT TO

Chores & Jobs

• Don’t Procrastinate• No Complaining• Keep a regular schedule• Make Lists• Make it Fun!

Sports & Clubs

• Be Informed– what are the time requirements

• Check schedule – What you are giving up

*Overscheduling*

Overscheduling

• Rushing around• Battling clock• Difficult to make or stick to schedule• Multitasking frequently• Often Tired or Grumpy• Enjoying activity less

Sports & Clubs

• Everyone needs chill time!• Less is sometimes more

School Work

• Write it down!– As soon as you know a date put it in

planner• Stay organized

– Must have it when you need it• Avoid distractions

– TV, phone, internet– Slow you down and make things take

longer

School Work

• Set a regular time• Prepare a study space

– Need a regular working spot• Get Family Involved• Don’t underestimate assignments

– I double the time to be safe• Break big assignment into small parts

– Count backward

TIME WASTERS

• TV– Record specific shows

• Video Games– Use as reward– Set time limit (one game – until 4pm…)

• Internet– Schedule specific time (tell others)

• Phone (limited times or length)

Situations