Exam 3: Manage Your Time

Which scenario exemplifies the concept of efficiency versus effectiveness in time usage?

Fran studies for 2-3 hours the night, but her recent tests indicate that she is not performing as well as she would like.She should try studying in short segments at varying times.

Jonathan does not have the energy to study for his test tomorrow, but he is running out of time.The best thing he should do is to wait until he feels more energetic for an optimal study session.

Morey is nervous about returning to school while working full time and managing a family.He has a nearly impeccable plan in place to manage work and school effectively with enough discretionary time left for himself and his family.This situation is an example of:

Map out your goals.Include your mission statement, and at least two (each) long-term, mid-term, and short-term goals.Next, list at least 2 (each) urgent, important, ongoing, and trivial priorities over the next week.Discuss how these activities are aligned with your overall mission and goals.

Brenda has a paper due tomorrow and has delegated her usual family responsibilities to her husband and children to free up her time to complete the paper.This is not fair to her family.

Why is it important to develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals?

How long should you give yourself to develop a new habit in your time management strategy?

Develop a plan for using both analog and digital technologies to help your manage your time over the next month.What tasks could you delegate to these technologies and which require your personal attention? Which of these technologies do you think would be most helpful for you, and why? Can you imagine any additional technologies that might help you?

Why is it helpful to address ongoing and trivial activities in setting priorities?

Benecio prefers to study in large blocks of time; however, he finds it difficult to find this kind of time.Which time management strategy will accommodate his study needs?

It has been a long time since Daniel has taken classes or had to develop project timelines of any kind.He is a top performer in his job, yet he is very anxious about performing well in a long-term project in one of his classes.He has sought out strategies from others and created a project board.He is still having a tough time getting started and tends to procrastinate by focusing on work and family.Based on what you have learned in the chapter about overcoming procrastination, what advice would you offer Daniel?

One of Margo's goals is to lead a healthy and balanced life.During stressful times in school, she still jogs daily, eats healthy foods and talks with family and friends.How would you describe Margo's time usage?

A student recently completed her undergraduate degree and just started her first job.She has set a goal to be promoted to a senior level management position.This goal is most likely a short-term goal.

Abe is a graphic artist taking some marketing courses.He may find it helpful to break projects down into smaller tasks and to keep a daily calendar along with a master calendar.

A student is considering taking an online course to help him manage his time more effectively.He likes to work in teams; therefore, he is probably not a good candidate for online coursework.

Provide 4 family, school or job commitments you feel you do not spend enough time on.What strategies from the chapter will you use on each commitment to bring more balance to your life? What are some possible trade-offs?

A student is overwhelmed by a large project he must complete in 6 weeks.What is the most effective time management strategy he should use to complete this project satisfactorily and on time?

Your brain is more receptive to recall when you are able to set aside large blocks of study time.

Provide 3 types of tasks you put off and identify why you procrastinate.What strategies will you use from the chapter to overcome these types of procrastination?