Session 10: Time Use Time Use “You’re writing the story of your life one moment at a time.” – Doc Childre & Howard Martin, Wellness Program Founders Introduction Organizing Time Free Time Tips & Tricks Resources Introduction Time management, or time use, means using your time well Using your time well allows you to meet your goals, build stronger relationships, and lower your stress Time use may also mean exploring ways to spend your time and learning about what you like to do Importance of Time Use Reputation Building Running Late Return to Tabs Organizing Time Being organized is a key element to time use Staying organized may be challenging, but establishing routines may help Many tools exist that help to organize your time Organizing your time means using your time to meet your needs so you can live Any time left over once your needs are met is free time, which you can fill with activities you want to do Needs & Wants Routine Appointments Time Use Tools Motivators Return to Tabs Free Time Free time may include social time, relaxing, hobbies, watching TV or taking time for yourself Filling your free time may be difficult if you do not know where to start Getting to know yourself and your likes and dislikes can help Free time should make you feel good, fulfilled, and ready to do more Knowing Yourself Choosing Activities Volunteering Evaluating Activities Return to Tabs Tips & Tricks There are different ways you can manage your time Not everything goes the way you first plan You cannot control what happened yesterday, but your effort can impact what you do today and what happens tomorrow Time Use Tips Return to Tabs Resources Time Use: Video: Different Ways to Organize a To-Do List Video: How to Schedule Meetings & Appointments In Outlook Calendar Video: How to Tackle Procrastination with a Timer Video: How to Use a Google Calendar and Other Time Management Tools Video: Cameron’s Story References Jarrow, C. (2011). 20 ways to motivate yourself. Retrieved July 19, 2017, from https://timemanagementninja.com/2011/07/20-ways-to-motivate-yourself/ Tucker, L. (2015). Top time management apps for students in 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2017, from https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/top-time-management-apps-students-2015 Video Credits Center on Transition Innovations (CTI) – Virginia Commonwealth University Post navigation Previous Previous post: Session 09: Transportation
