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160 CHAPTER 6- The problem for most individuals is not lack of time but poor
time management. - Assessing present use and waste of time is essential before chang-
ing or modifying a daily or weekly schedule. - Individuals must always consider personal goals before schedul-
ing tasks in a time-management plan. - Three forms are needed for time planning and management: a
semester calendar, a weekly priority tasks list, and a weekly
schedule. - One of the major problems in time management is failure to pri-
oritize tasks. - Two major patterns of procrastination are lack of conscientiousness
and avoidance associated with anxiety and fear of failure. - Strategies for dealing with procrastination include improving time
management, maintaining attention and concentration, using
specific behavioral changes, such as the 5-minute plan, reducing
anxiety, and challenging irrational beliefs.
Follow-up Activities- Use the Self-Management Process to Improve Your Time Management
Complete the following self-study during a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
Your report should include each of the following processes and should
be approximately five to eight typed pages in length. See Appendix A
for detailed information on how to conduct a self-management study.Self-observation and evaluation. How do I manage my
time? Do I need to change the way I plan and manage my
study schedule? If yes, what problem(s) do I encounter?
What are the symptoms of my problem (i.e., when, where,
and how often does my problem occur)? How much of
an impact does this problem have on my academic per-
formance? What factors (e.g., beliefs, perceptions, feelings,
physiological responses, or behaviors) contribute to this
problem? What do I need to change to reduce or eliminate
my problem(s)?Goal setting and strategic planning. What are my goals?
What strategies will I implement to improve my time man-
agement? When will I use these strategies? How will I
record my progress?