Learning Goals

Consider this ethical dilemma: You are busy with wrestling, band, and dog-walking. Your friends are hurt you don’t spend time with them. You don’t want to drop activities or upset friends. What should you do?

• Drop one of the activities to make time for friends.

• Continue with all activities and explain the situation to friends.

• Schedule specific times for friends and activities.

• Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself.

What is one of the resources mentioned alongside time?

• Money

• Energy

• Effort

• Space

Energy is important in managing time effectively because:

• It helps maintain focus and productivity.

• It allows for more leisure time.

• It reduces the need for planning.

• It eliminates the need for breaks.

Staying organized and productive is important because:

• It helps manage time effectively.

• It leads to more stress.

• It decreases efficiency.

• It causes confusion.

Time management can help you become more responsible by:

• Allowing you to prioritize tasks effectively

• Increasing procrastination

• Reducing the need for planning

• Encouraging last-minute work

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT! What is one benefit of managing your time wisely?

• Increased stress levels

• Improved productivity

• More distractions

• Decreased focus

What is one consequence of mismanaged time?

• Burnout

• Increased energy

• Motivation

• Enthusiasm

Why is it important to create a daily schedule?

• To improve time management

• To increase stress levels

• To decrease productivity

• To avoid setting goals

Setting reminders can help in planning by:

• Improving time management

• Increasing stress levels

• Decreasing productivity

• Causing distractions

Were your estimations close or far? Were there any tasks you didn’t get to? What does this say about your time management skills?

• My estimations were close, and I completed all tasks.

• My estimations were far, but I completed all tasks.

• My estimations were close, but I didn't complete all tasks.

• My estimations were far, and I didn't complete all tasks.