1. Goal Setting and Time Management Jennifer Zimmerman Director Academic Resource Center Mercer University http://faculty.mercer.edu

2. Time Management Questionnaire One of the greatest factors contributing to stress is our inability to manage time. Conversely, good time management skills allow us to organize our lives and be more productive, both at work and at home. The following quiz will help identify trouble spots and guide us toward the goal of becoming successful time managers. A scoring key at the end will indicate how far you need to go. 1 - Always  2 - Usually  3 - Sometimes  4 - Never 1. I find that I have enough time for myself - to do the things I enjoy doing. _____ 2. I'm aware of deadline and schedule my work to meet them in time. _____ 3. I write down specific objectives in order to work toward goals. _____ 4. I use a calendar to write down appointments, deadlines, and things to do. _____ 5. I feel in control of time while at work and at home. _____ 6. I plan and schedule my time on a weekly and/or monthly basis. _____ 7. I make a daily to-do list and refer to it several times per day. _____ 8. I set priorities in order of importance and then schedule time around them. _____ 9. I'm able to find time when I need it in case something important comes up. _____ 10. I'm able to say no when I'm pressed for time. _____ 11. I try to delegate responsibility to others in order to make more time for myself. _____ 12. I organize my desk and work area to prevent clutter and confusion. _____ http://www.healthnewsnet.com/time.html courtesy of Health News Network © 1998-2000 Health News Network

3. 13. I find it easy to eliminate or reschedule low priority items. _____ 14. I try to do things in a way that cuts down on duplicated effort. _____ 15. I find that doing everything myself is very inefficient. _____ 16. I try to shift priorities as soon as they change. _____ 17. I find it easy to identify sources of time problems. _____ 18. I find it easy to eliminate or reshuffle unnecessary paperwork. _____ 19. My meetings and activities are well organized and efficient. _____ 20. I know what I'm capable of and try not to overextend myself. _____ 21. I find it easy to keep up with changes that affect my schedule or workload. _____ 22. I try to schedule the most difficult work during my most productive times. _____ 23. I know what my responsibilities and duties are at all times. _____ 24. I try to get only the pertinent information before making a final decision. _____ 25. I finish one job or task before going on to the next. _____ Time Management Questionnaire (cont’d) Scoring key: 25 - 40 = Excellent time manager 41 - 55 = Good time manager 56 - 100 = Poor time manager http://www.healthnewsnet.com/time.html courtesy of Health News Network © 1998-2000 Health News Network

5. G oal P lan A ction! Make it large, ambitious, and specific . . . then write it down. . . . then draw yourself a detailed roadmap. Use your confidence, self-discipline, and a sense of urgency to put your plan into Seek practical advice, make a Pauk, p. 15

12. Make Your Schedule Work – Part II Quit Procrastinating The Seven-Day Antiprocrastination Plan M onday – M ake it Meaningful T uesday – T ake it Apart W ednesday – W rite an Intention Statement T hursday – T ell Everyone F riday – F ind a Reward S aturday – S ettle it Now S unday – S ay No! Ellis, p. 65

15. Nist, Sherrie L. and Jodi Patrick Holschuh, Active Learning: Strategies for College Success . Needham Heights: Allyn & Bacon, 2000. Pauk, Walter, How to Study in College . 7 th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001. Ellis, Dave, Becoming a Master Student . 8 th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998.

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