Developing Self-management LLS 362

Developing Self-management LLS 362

1. Procrastination Management

   • Definition: Combating the desire to put important things off by employing self-management skills.
   • Text Strategy: Make a list of tasks in order of importance, then complete them in that order. This often eliminates the more difficult tasks first, leaving the less frustration ones for last.
   • Infographic: 15 Ways to Beat Procrastination Set realistic expectations for how a task will turn out. Putting too much pressure on yourself will lead to avoiding the task.
     • https://www.themuse.com/advice/15-ways-to-beat-procrastination
   • Web Strategy: Break tasks down into goals, then further into sub-goals and accomplish each piece over a longer period of time.
     • https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/university/eccc/tools/time-management.htm

2. Motivation

   • Definition: the reason(s) one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
   • Web Strategy: Give yourself rewards when you accomplish goals to increase your motivation.
     • https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/
   • Text Strategy: Use positive self talk to boost your motivation to perform a task.
   • Infographic: 16 Motivational Tips Plan your day the night before to get excited about it.
     • https://elearninginfographics.com/16-simple-motivation-tips-infographic/

3. Stress Management

   • Web Strategy: Get in a habit of exercising. Maintaining a healthy body helps to lessen stress.
     • https://psychcentral.com/blog/stress-management-tips-for-students/
   • Infographic: How to Stay Calm If you notice yourself using negative self talk, correct it. Focus on the positive.
     • https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-ways-to-stay-calm-and-collected-when-the-pressures-getting-to-you
   • Definition: A spectrum of techniques aimed at controlling a person's stress.
   • Text Strategy: Imagine yourself in the "Perfect Place" to put yourself at ease.

4. Concentration

   • Infographic: 9 Ways to Focus a Wandering Mind You should identify and eliminate stressors that can be distracting.
     • https://elearninginfographics.com/focus-a-wandering-mind-infographic-9-ways/
   • Web Strategy: Use semester, weekly, and daily schedules to stay on top of upcoming assignments.
     • https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/university/eccc/tools/focusing-attention.htm
   • Definition: the action or power of focusing one's mental effort.
   • Text Strategy: Just "Say No" when family and friends want you to change your study routine.