How to gain control of your free time

What did the speaker ironically admit about her own punctuality?

• She blames her tardiness on her children.

• She never misses an appointment.

• She was late to her own time management speech.

• She is always punctual.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the speaker's view on common time-saving tips?

• They are highly effective.

• They are the best method for managing time.

• They are useful but not crucial.

• They miss the point of what time management is really about.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the speaker criticize shaving bits of time off everyday activities?

• It requires too much planning.

• It's too complicated to track.

• It doesn't add up to much time.

• It distracts from focusing on what really matters.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did the speaker illustrate the concept of time being elastic?

• By showing how people can work less each week.

• By discussing how a woman found time during a home emergency.

• By suggesting people work more hours.

• By reducing sleep to find more time.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What example does the speaker use to explain the elasticity of time?

• Reading a book on time management.

• Taking a short vacation.

• Dealing with a broken water heater.

• Attending a time management course.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the phrase 'I don't have time' usually mean, according to the speaker?

• People are too busy to manage time.

• Time is physically limited.

• It's not a priority/important.

• There are too many tasks to do.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the speaker suggest we treat our priorities?

• Like a leisure activity.

• As less important than work.

• As if they are a broken water heater.

• Like an unexpected work meeting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What strategy does the speaker suggest for managing time effectively?

• Scheduling priorities first in the week.

• Skipping meals to save time.

• Cutting down on leisure activities.

• Working more hours to complete tasks.

What is a practical step the speaker suggests for prioritizing goals?

• Writing a review of your performance for the next year.

• Avoiding setting any personal goals.

• Ignoring less important tasks.

• Focusing only on career goals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the speaker, what should you do on Friday afternoons?

• Review what was done this week.

• Take time off work.

• Plan for the next week's priorities.

• Start new projects.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2