1.
Welcome to the Advanced Learning Solutions
Time Management module. This module provides
training for building skills in time management.

2.
Are you constantly at war with your assignment/work
deadlines?
Do you often procrastinate?
Do you take for granted the time needed to do th
work you are supposed to do?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then
you could benefit greatly from working on your time
management skills.

3.
You may ask yourself, why should I manage
my time? I do well at work or at school or in
my business, so I do not need to know how
to manage my time effectively.
It doesn’t really matter whether you are
doing well or not. One of the most
important skills for professionals is being
able to manage their time effectively.

4.
 More productive while working
 Accomplish more with less effort
 Easier to balance activities
 Improve quality of life
 More time for leisure
activities
 Reduces stress of
uncertainty/decision making
 Be happier and healthier

5.
Here are some general steps to help
you to manage your time effectively

6.
 You can use goal setting in all areas of your life
 It Gives you a head start on tasks
Your goals should be:
positive
personal
possible

7.
 Set long term and short term goals
 Break down goals into smaller steps to make them
easier to manage
 Do not use vague goals
 Use objective & quantitative measures
 Good to stay on track but remember goals can change
(Remember: Goals do not have to be isolated or unrelated,
there may be some overlapping.)

8.
 What tasks are most important?
 Identify impending consequences for not completing Tasks on time
 How long will each task take?
 What things need to be done first?
 Upcoming deadlines & obligations
 What tasks can be done simultaneously?
 Brain storming ideas while taking a trip
 How much flexible time do I have to allow for
unexpected events, assignments, and activities?

9.
Urgent/Important matrix
Urgent
and
Important
Important,
But Not
Urgent
Urgent, But
Not
Important
Not Urgent
and Not
Important

10.
 Based on known priorities, make a written plan
 Start by scheduling in all work projects, meetings, assignments
times on your schedule
 Next put in all other time requirements such as work,
meetings, gym, hospital, etc.
.

11.
 Last step is to revisit and revise your plan
 Ask yourself, am I making progress?
 How have I spent my time?
 What tasks was I unable to complete?
 What have I done to waste my time?
 Was procrastination a problem for me?
Remember, do not over plan,
just take an action and adjust your goals.
Revisit and Revise your Plan

12.
How to Stay Organized in College
 Try several time management systems until you find one that sticks
 Keep your room clean
 Stay on top of your responsibilities
 Spend a little time each week reorganizing
 Plan ahead to stay ahead
 Take care of your physical, emotional, and mental health
ORGANIZE YOUR TIME

13.
 “Procrastination is the thief of time,” said Edward
Young, “So stop procrastinating and stick with your
schedule”.
 You should understand why you procrastinate. Two
common reasons for that:
Feel overwhelmed
Lack of motivation Scared of failure
No clear deadline
Not enough resources Wonder where to start

14.
Procrastination will lead to:
Increased stress
Poorer performance

15.
● Monitor your time (Spend a few days monitoring your time to find out where it is
being used)
 Where Does the Time Go? Try This Time-Use Tracker
● Use waiting times (Waiting times are the time you spend in between meetings,
classes, events, etc.)

16.
● Do not forget to budget in time for
sleeping, eating, & exercising
● Try to leave some flexibility in your
schedule
● Visualize long term success

17.
Words from the Wise
Harvey Mackay: Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't
own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can
spend it. Once you've lost it, you can never get it back.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Take time to deliberate, but when
the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go.
Steve Jobs: Your time is limited, so don't waste it living
someone else's life.
Benjamin Franklin: You may delay, but time will not.

18.
Additional resources of Time Management by
Madison Jones
 Time Management for Students – Article featuring basic
time management advice for college students
 One of These Days I'll Stop Procrastinating – Ailments for
procrastination
 Manage Your Work, Don't Let It Manage You – List of tips
that include seven suggestions for managing time
 How to Avoid Distractions While Studying – Article on
avoiding distractions
 Effective Study Environments – Advice for creating an
effective study environment
 The "Big Five" Time Management Tips for Students – Plan,
assess, organize, prioritize, and schedule your activities.

19.
Additional resources of Time Management by
Madison Jones
 8 Time Management Tips for Adult College Students – For those adults
coming back to school, a time management refresher may be in order.
 Key Skills for Time Management – This is a great guide for young people
entering the workforce or students.
 Students Can't Resist Distraction for Two Minutes – This article talks about
the myth of multitasking.
 Using a Day Planner – This is a guide for using a planner, which is highly
recommended for students.
 Study Tips – This article deals with the length of time it is recommended to
take breaks, how long and when they should be, as well as how to get into
a routine for studying.

20.
YouTube resources about Time Management
 Time Management – The last lecture by Randy Pausch
before his death.
 How To Get More Time In Your Day- Video to help you
manage your time.
 Time Management Mistakes: Strategies for Improving
Your Productivity- Video to help you avoid common
mistakes on managing your time
 The Secret Powers of Time –Video from RSA Animate