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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 know how to use the SMART system to plan achievable goals. 1 2 3 4 5

7. I record tasks, events, and responsibilities in a planner and refer to it regularly. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Knowing how technology can act as a time trap, I manage my technology use. 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 the hazards of multitasking and work to minimize it. 1 2 3 4 5

Each of the topics in these statements is covered in this chapter. Note those statements for which 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 AND STRESS, YOU CAN IMPROVE WITH EFFORT AND PRACTICE.

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and world events. Internet and social media are strong influences, in large part because
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that can hamper in-person interaction.
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