Study Skills-Time Management

Time management is the process of planning the best way to organize the things.

• True
• False

Failing to manage your time can lead to some consequences, like..

• Less stress
• Greater productivity and efficiency
• Missed deadlines
• A better professional reputation

What is one common time management mistake?

• Procrastination
• Manage Distractions
• Taking Breaks
• Scheduling Tasks

Always start working on the easiest tasks, even if they are less important.

• True
• False

Postpone unnecessary activities until the work is done.

• True
• False

Multitasking is a great way to finish things quickly.

• True
• False

Taking the time to set goals wastes your limited time.

• True
• False

Alan has been studying for his math test for an hour. He knows he needs to study for at least another hour, but he is feeling distracted. His phone keeps buzzing with text messages, and he's hungry. What would be the best thing for Alan to do now?

• He should keep studying until he falls asleep.
• He should talk to his friend, eat a snack and keep studying all at the same time.
• He should take a quick break, so he can get a snack and respond to his texts before he goes back to studying.
• He should stop studying and make plans to see his friends.

Zeina is following the time management steps. She just made a list of her tasks and estimated how much time they will take. What should she do next?

• She should take a break and eat a snack.
• She should organize her tasks alphabetically.
• She should cross off tasks that she doesn’t want to do right away.
• She should prioritize her tasks, or put them in order of importance.

Why do we plan or schedule our time?

• Scheduling is cool.

• Plan BIG or important things first.

• Plan ahead so that we know what to be prepared for.