SLS1106 Chapter 2
A time log is a
A record of where you spend your time
In your textbook, a record of how you spend your time, including interruptions, is called
A time log
The first step in improving your time management is to
Assess the way you manage time now
Which of the following is an effective way to deal with procrastination
Break large tasks into small pieces
Priorities are
Tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank order from most to least important
The first step to improving your time management skills is to
Determine how you are currently managing your time.
Social networking, texting, and emailing are all examples of
Distractions that can eat up your time
Which behavior below does not allow you to take control of your time and follow your intended schedule?
Do everything you can in the moment. The rest will take care of itself.
Which of the following is not an effective way to balance school and work demands
Impress your employer by excepting as many new job responsibilities as you can
Which of the following is not a reason for checking items off on your to do list as they are completed?
It will make you feel guilty for task you didn't complete, prompting you to complete them.
Which of the following shows the entire college turn on one page and includes all assignments and important activities
Master calendar
When you organize your time, you should fill in schedules in the following order
Master calendar, weekly timetable, daily to do list
Your master calendar should include all of the following except
Minor class assignments
The goal of time management is to
Permit you to make informed choices as to how you use your time
Tasks and activities that you need and want to do, rank ordered from most to least important, are called
Priorities
To figure out the best use of your time, you need to determine your
Priorities
The purpose of ranking your priorities is to
Review what is and what is not important to accomplish
What should you do with your free time?
Schedule it on your master calendar
Daily to do list is a
Schedule showing tasks, activities, and appointments for the day
How do you ensure effective time management?
Stick to the schedule you've prepared
If you take control of how you spend your time you increase your chances of
Success in college and your career
You increase your chances of being a successful student by
Taking control of how you spend your time
A master calendar is
The entire college turn on one page, including assignments and important activities
Learning to make time an ally means
Time is use more efficiently
A schedule showing all regular, pre-scheduled activities due to occur in the week, together with one time event and commitments easy
Weekly timetable
When should you choose general goals rather than specific activities
When you're identifying priorities for an entire term
Which of the following behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind on your schedule
Yes as your goals and priorities
Knowing how you currently spend your time is essential to improving your time management; therefore,
You need to know where you're starting from to figure out where you want to go
Your phone ringing while you're studying for a critical exam is an example of a distraction. Of the following, which shows you are not in control?
You talk for three hours
What should you prepare daily, and several days in advance?
Your to do list