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How Developed Are Your Self-Management Skills?
For each statement, fill in the number that feels right to you, from 1 for “not at all true for me” to 5 for
“very true for me.”
1. I am aware of my values and beliefs. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I have a system for reminding myself of what my goals are. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I find ways to motivate myself when I am working toward a goal. 1 2 3 4 5
4. When I set a long-term goal, I break it down into a series of short-term goals. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I am aware of my time-related needs and preferences. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I understand what my time traps are and have ways to avoid them. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I know how to use the SMART system to plan achievable goals. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I record tasks, events, and responsibilities in a planner and refer to it regularly. 1 2 3 4 5
9. When I procrastinate, I know how to get back on track. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I understand how minimizing “switch-tasking” can help reduce stress. 1 2 3 4 5
Each of the topics in these statements is covered in this chapter. Note those statements where you filled in a 3 or lower. Skim the
chapter to see where those topics appear, and pay special attention to them as you read, learn, and apply new strategies.
REMEMBER: NO MATTER HOW EFFECTIVELY YOU SET GOALS AND MANAGE TIME, YOU CAN IMPROVE WITH EFFORT AND PRACTICE.
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VALUES
Principles or qualities v a l u e t h e p e r s o n a l a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l g r o w t h t h a t c o m e f r o m a c o l l e g e e d u c a t i o n . I f y o
value the personal and professional growth that come from a college education. If you u
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like to be on time for classes, you may value punctuality. If you pay bills regularly and on
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time, you may value financial stability.
Values help you achieve important goals and use time wisely, because they allow
you to:
( ■ Understand what you want out of life. Your most meaningful goals reflect what
you value most.
■ Choose how to use your valuable time. When your day-to-day activities align with
what you think is most important to do, you gain greater fulfillment from them.
■ Build “rules for life.” Your values form the foundation of your decisions and
behavior. You will repeatedly return to them for guidance, especially in unfamiliar
territory.
■ Find people who inspire you. Spending time with people who share similar values
helps you clarify how you want to live and provides support for your goals.
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