C.O.O.L. ROTARY

TIME MANAGEMENT 

When we speak about time management, we simply mean organizing and utilizing your time in order to make the most out of it. Time management is a set of attitudes, practices, and systems that help you use your time to accomplish what you want.

According to successconsciousness.com “Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for later use. Everyone has the exact same amount of time each day. Time not well used cannot be retrieved.” It is very important that you make use of the time you have today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. Time is limited to 24 hours a day, so plan your life wisely.

We have created a simple system for you to follow; it will help you to set-up a time schedule that best suits you and your lifestyle. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Complete a time-use chart  Draw up an outline of your activities from the time-chart completed Create your own time management schedule using activities

Time Use Chart

Print out a copy of this chart. For one full week record everything you do in the slots provided. You can split some of the slots into 15 minute periods if necessary.

 
                                                                 Time Use Chart
Print out a copy of this chart. For one full week record everything you do in the slots provided. You can split some of the slots into 15 minute periods if necessary.
 

List of Activities

There are 168 hours in each week, list your activities in the chart provided below based on your time-use chart. To find out what percentage of each activity you spend your time on divide the number of hours in an activity by 168. (Eg: 168/15=11.2%). Your goal would be to have more time left over in the day for study, extracurricular activities, and assignments after all our basic responsibilities and chores have been accomplished.

If you notice that you are not spending enough time on studying or more productive things, try cutting down the amount of time you spend on things like watching TV or talking on the phone; replacing it with more productive and intellectual things. Efficient time management creates; more time for accomplishing our goals, establishes balance in our life and creates opportunities for enjoying the things we love.

Time Management Schedule

Print this chart, and fill in your activities (classes, work, mealtime, etc.). Attempt to use this schedule for a week, and then readjust it as needed. Try to follow your schedule to improve your time use.

Prepared by

Krystal Medford