Time management

Time management

1. DETECTING DIFFICULTIES

   • Discuss some of the difficulties you face when trying to manage your time
     • DIAGNOSE YOUR DIFFICULTIES
       • We can utilise the R-A-C method
         • Change
         • Record
         • Analyse

2. DEFINITION

   • Is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.
     • Consequences
       • Inefficient workflow.
       • Poor quality of work.
       • Bad professional reputation and stagnant career.
       • Deadlines missed.
       • Higher levels of stress
     • Benefits
       • Less stress.
       • Increased opportunities for advancement.
       • Greater productivity and efficiency.
       • A better professional reputation.
       • Greater opportunities to achieve important life and career goals.

3. TIME MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVELY

   • Setting goals
   • Keeping focus
   • Analysing your time
   • Scheduling your time

4. PROCRASTINATION

   • ‘Procrastination’ means putting off a task you should be doing.
     • WHY DO WE PROCRASTINATE?
       • A task may be too unpleasant to face, or too difficult, or very tedious, or boring.
   • STRATEGIES TO PREVENT PROCRASTINATION
     • Work on related tasks.
     • Five minutes.
     • Do the hardest bits first.
     • . Set goals.
     • Make commitments.
     • Salami Technique
     • Take action.
     • Reward yourself for achievement.
     • Change subjects regularly

5. 3 STRATEGIES IN DETAIL

   • Rewarding Yourself
     • Done effectively without wasting time you should reward yourself
   • Making Commitments
     • Tight deadlines for projects and assignments; they achieve higher grades and experience less stress.
   • The Salami Technique
     • The salami technique involves breaking down the task to its smallest.

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