Toolkit for Success

What is the main purpose of using a Time Management Matrix?

• To create a to-do list

• To compare tasks with friends

• To identify and prioritise tasks based on urgency and importance

• To record your daily meals

Which task belongs in the “Not Urgent but Important” box?

• Replying to a funny message

• Studying ahead for next week’s test

• Watching TV shows

• Doing homework due in 2 hours

What does it mean to “anchor in the present” during stress?

• Think about the future

• Focus on past mistakes

• Pay attention to what’s happening around you right now

• Make a list of what to do tomorrow

What is one benefit of the Pomodoro Technique?

• You get to sleep longer

• It allows multitasking

• It helps maintain focus and prevent burnout

• It shortens study time to 10 minutes

Which of the following is an unhealthy coping mechanism?

• Deep breathing

• Avoiding problems by binge-watching shows

• Talking to a friend

• Exercising

Why do people often procrastinate on tasks that are important but not urgent?

• They are easier to do later

• There’s no pressure to do them right away

• They are usually fun and exciting

• They are not part of schoolwork

What is the main benefit of spending more time on tasks in Box 2 of the Time Management Matrix?

• You get less sleep

• You finish urgent work faster

• You reduce stress and build long-term success

• You spend more time on entertainment

Which of the following describes problem-focused coping?

• Changing your emotional response to stress

• Avoiding the source of stress completely

• Eliminating or solving the cause of your stress

• Venting on social media

If you only respond to urgent tasks every day, what is likely to happen over time?

• You’ll have more time to relax

• You’ll avoid stress altogether

• You’ll feel overwhelmed and reactive

• You’ll be more creative

How does the Pomodoro Technique improve productivity?

• By allowing students to multitask

• Through long, uninterrupted study periods

• By balancing focused work with intentional rest breaks

• By encouraging last-minute cramming