Effective Time Management Worksheet

My main discovery from examining the Time Monitoring Worksheet was that over the three days, I had a large amount of free time. Each day I found that I had about seven hours of free time during each day, although since that was during time off from work the actual number is closer to around three.

It is said that “Time and Tide waits for none”. As an upcoming college freshman I need to understand the value of time to succeed in life. I have to understand that everything needs to be prioritized no matter the case. That being able to manage my time correctly will teach me discipline which is exactly what I need to get through college with the goals I have set for myself. Individuals who stick to a time plan are more likely the people who realize their goals and objectives within the shortest possible time span. This will help me get my work done before the deadline instead of working on it the night before.

Macan et al. (1990) [1] done a study on 165 students to find out the effects of time management on students’ stress, self perception of performance and Grade Point Average (GPA). Their study revealed major findings. One of the most predictive independent factors of Time Management Behaviour scale was perceived control of time [1]. Students reported significantly higher evaluations of their performance, much work and life satisfaction, least role ambiguity, least role overload and fewer job caused tensions, who perceived control of their time [1].

There are many roadblocks to successful time management. Three of the biggest time squeezers are family, work, and school. Managing all these things actually begins with prioritizing. You must first focus on getting organized. You can make your life a lot easier by defining where and when everything is. As a result, you will avoid becoming overwhelmed.

I think that I could improve my time management skills by making sure I limit my distractions. Facebook is a big thing I like to check periodically so if I block out a little bit of time throughout the day to have that moment to check facebook or phone a friend or family; my thought is that hopefully by the time I am ready to do homework, I will have gotten that all out of my system which will allow me to keep on task to finish the assignment or project. Another thing that helps me that I should do more often is find a place with the environment that will help me focus on my tasks and not be distracted. I find that a lot of times when I work on my school work at home I want to do other things such as clean house. When my house is a mess I find myself stepping away from the computer to clean it. So when I have to do a assignment it would be best if I can leave the house to finish up my assignment. I think it would also benefit me to plug in some time for myself to have fun. This is something that I don't do often and have a hard time finding the time to do, but I feel that if I did that it would help me to stay focused on tasks when that time comes and to not be so

I value family time a lot. This is time we just talk and spend time with each other. I think that it’s good that I spend most of my time with family.

Time management is essential in earning our education as adult learners. I know that with life we have many obstacles that can arise at any given moment. “Time management can be a common problem for any student. But throw work, children and social activities in the mix, and the web of daily responsibilities becomes even more intricately woven.” (Rasmussen College, 6 Time Management Tips for College Students, 2014) I plan on setting aside at least a couple of hours each day in order to read my assignment and make a plan as how to finish my work on time. I understand that at times I may not be able to do this, but this is my goal. As discussed in the the “Successful study strategies for non-traditional adult learners” (Columbia College) it

Just last year I worked Full TIME as a Business Analyst, took care of my kids and then assisted with my new granddaughter as my daughter worked and depended on me to get her from home to work and vice versa. Not to mention, I was a FULL TIME student in school. So TIME MANAGEMENT was always a key factor that I had the hardest time to figure out. I found myself stressing over the small things, getting upset at situations I could not control with countless of sleepless night with taking care of the family and trying to find me time. As I completed this activity sheet I can see where my challenges were and this time I know what to expect. Now that I am not working I have more time for school and I am more focused.

Completing the time management worksheet was interesting and somewhat discouraging. I was amazed to see that I have my days literally scheduled out to the hour. I didn't add up my hours until the very end, and had exactly 168 hours scheduled out! Yes, there may be some slight variance from week to week, but this pattern is a pretty standard schedule for my life. I juggle a lot of tasks, and have a lot of practice doing so. The routine, that I implemented in grade school, has helped my mind and body know what to expect. Setting expectations helps strengthen your resolve to stick with the routine, and it gets easier with practice. Since my time management skills were developed at a young age I was able to avoid bad habits such as hitting the snooze button, tardiness, and being unprepared. My parents were fantastic in teaching me these skills when the results were less crucial. Being late or unprepared for grade school has a smaller impact than being late to your job as an adult. Learning these skills as a child is a lot easier than learning as an adult.

Having good time-management skills is one of my most important goals during my journey through the online, writing-based program at Bethel University. I have a husband with a very demanding career, 2 teenage boys with demanding academic and athletic schedules, and I work during the local public school year. It will be absolutely necessary for me to utilize the tools I have on hand to stay balanced. The planner(s) I have, the dry erase calendar, the smartphone reminders, the random notes around my home; these are all important parts of my time-management skills. Being able to balance my time with all of these demands and my school work will depend on my dedication to do so.

The value of Time Management comes in many ways we can imagine. Time Management is a tool in we utilize everyday to meet our needs. In my Time Management worksheet it shows that most of my time is utilize in the civilian workforce but on the days that I am off I utilize my time to study and complete my schoolwork and hangout with family and friends.

“New ideas enter a quiet mind with ease”(Chambers,2015,pg3). To me this is one of the most key requirements to successful time management. Once you have achieved inner peace, the “outside” will fall into its place. No one can work through clutter, because of all the distractions it permits. After over looking the Time-Management Sheet, I found that the schedule I have set for myself works very well and efficiently for me. I plan to continue to stick to it and refer back to this worksheet if more things come along.

Time management is a crucial concern for positive outcomes. We have to be aware of what needs to be focused on in our lives and be able to focus on it. We need to be able to look into the future. We need to realize what needs to be done now to affect the future. We also should look at the present. We should monitor ourselves and understand how to implement the things needed for our personal wants and goal outcomes.

How I manage time is a reflection of what I value. Managing my time corresponds to how successful I will be in college and throughout life. Knowing and setting priorities to meet goals, carrying out plans, taking control of time, and staying focused are some events that are involved with time management. For many of us, balancing school with work and family is the greatest challenge involved with prioritizing. Good advance planning will help in meeting these challenges. Staying focused is usually difficult, especially for first-year students. Staying focused entails remembering and dedicating to the most important purpose for being in college. Sacrificing unnecessary commitments and keeping my

Family is not the only reason I struggle with time management. Several times my boss has asked me to stay longer or help out at another store. When I get put on the spot like that it is hard to say no. Sometimes my time management is as simple as miscalculating the time, like thinking I have enough time to finish my favorite t.v. show an hour and a half before I have to work. Doesn’t quite work out. Miscalculating how long my schoolwork would take has caused me to rush my work. I realize how quickly the time went by and I cut corners to finish on time. My results are severely damaged. Whether it is family or just plain miscalculating, my time management is poor and because of that my progress in school suffers, just like distractions injure my success.