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