time management ( sms )

Learning Objectives of this topicLearn the importance of time Management.Be able to Identify some common time

wastersKnow student’s time wastersLearn some important time management

techniques

Benefits of Time ManagementReduction of StressIncrease in efficiency an effectivenessIncrease our chances of success in our

endeavorsBetter able to influence our household, our

fellows, and team members.Improve our future by being able to devote

ourselves adequately to important and worthwhile things.

Better able to determine our priorities in life .

Our Time WastersTrying to be very ObligingPerfectionPurposeless activityLethargy and procrastinationLeaving things half doneLack of Self disciplineLack of due attention to our affairsEvery acquaintance is a friend

Distance between home and university or office

Functions like marriages and PartiesMedia induced interestsAdhocismPoor decision MakingLack of responsibilityRed tapism

Lack of awareness of the importance of punctuality

Lack of trainingUseless talk over phone

Student’s Time WastersPoor retrieval systemFailure to listenIndifferent attitudeIll healthLack of concentrationLack of proper SleepLack of knownig Proper study methods

Lack of knowing Exam techniquesReading unnecessary materialWorryGossipingNot taking NotesLack of language, mathematics and

computer skillsLack of planningChattingBrowsingProcrastination

Suggestion for effective use of TimeBe aware of the importance of timeBecome aware of your aim in lifeHaving short, medium and long term plansJotting down your time wastersMaking list of half done thingsPsychological presenceEmployment of superior methods of

completing tasks

ModerationFull involvementRest for a while after lunchWork obsessionUsing leisure hours effectivelyInvolvement in healthy social pursuits

15 Time Management Tips 1. Write things down 2. Prioritize your list 3. Plan your week 4. Carry a notebook5. Learn to say no 6. Think before acting 7. Continuously improve yourself

8. Think about what you are giving up to do your regular activities

9. Use a time management system 10. Identify bad habits 11. Don’t do other people’s work 12. Keep a goal journal 13. Don’t be a perfectionist 14. Beware of “filler” tasks 15. Avoid “efficiency traps”