SOC 2805 Lecture 6: Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Effective Time Management
Managing Time
• There are 168 hours in every week.
• How are you spending yours?
o Sleeping
o Going to the gym
o Getting ready for class
o Working on campus
o Shopping for groceries
o Caring for family members
o Going out with friends
o Cultivating a relationship
o Meeting new people
o Going to office hours
o Volunteering
o Going to class
o Studying for tests
o Doing library research
o Taking a nap
o Exercising
o Catching up!
o Commuting
o Getting around campus
o Playing an instrument
o Trying to unwind
o Attending events on campus
o Helping a friend
o Checking email
o Revising your essay
o Getting coffee
o Chatting with friends
o Keeping in touch with family
Myths About Time Management
• “Time management is nothing but common sense. I do well in school, so I must be
managing my time effectively.”
• “No matter what I do, I won’t have enough time!”
• “Time management? I work better under pressure.”
• “It takes all the fun out of life!!!”
The Truth!
• The benefits of time management
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Document Summary
Myths about time management: time management is nothing but common sense. I work better under pressure. : it takes all the fun out of life!! Day in the life of a college student. Time management and your energy level: evaluate your energy level at different times of day, schedule tasks when you have the energy level to match. If you are a morning person, seize the early hours to study and do assignments that require focus. If you are an evening person, make sure that you are being productive and not sacrificing sleep for extra hours to socialize: losing sleep is the easiest way to sabotage your energy level! 80/20 rule: pareto"s principle, 80% of work gives 20% results v/s 20% of work gives 80% results, being effective v/s being efficient, doing smart work v/s hard work. If you can"t stick to your plan one week, try to make up for the missed time, later: be realistic.
