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Take Action! Remember to eat Tday, your job, and your projects? You have
ime Management– How do you tackle your

Brain Food right and exercise! too much you need to do, not enough time, and Study Skills
Series
The foods you eat can impact your ability to think and work effectively. Exercise: Prioritizing Tasks you see all your free time vanish as you try to
do everything. Time management is not about No. 4
Take time now to make a list of the things you need to accomplish today. Identify the task, a time doing too many things in less time, but doing
estimate for completion, the priority (A B C) with A being the top priority, why you assigned the priority, the right things at the right time in the right
and any resources you need to accomplish the task. Possible reasons for assigning the priority might way. If things seem crazy—there is a way to
include: it’s due today, it’s past due, others are depending on me, I’m working with others, etc. Look at reduce the chaos. The great news is that it does
your whole list and then write down any patterns you see in your behavior.
not matter if we are talking about training, studying, or
Priority Resources working. Get a plan, set up your system and manage your resources.
Task Time Est. A B C Why I Assigned the Priority (What do you need)
Get Organized

Daily Schedules
ƒ Block out your schedule for training/studying

ƒ Make task lists Avoiding the Chaos Time Management
ƒ Write down things to do Tools That Help
ƒ Review your notes Organization

ƒ Schedule time away from interruptions
Don’t be a Perfectionist  Calendar
Patterns I see in my behavior:  Planner
ƒ Many people avoid tasks or procrastinate when
they are afraid they will not do it perfectly—do  Phone apps
your best…do it now.  Post-It Notes
Learn to Say No
ƒ You want to do the right things for others…you  Colored pens
need to put your own yourself first. Politely say  Folders
“no” when you need to complete work or study  Paper shredder
for training or school.
Learn to Prioritize  Notebook
Additional Resources:
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©2017 Learnovation , LLC ƒ Prioritize your responsibilities and engagements
All Rights Reserved.  Creating Your Career Portfolio: At-
www.learnovation.com A-Glance Guide for Students ƒ Use the “A”, “B”, “C” method—with A being top
 Career Transitions Workbook priorities.
ƒ Keep your list short and focused.