To get the full affect of the Time Management Worksheet, fill-in one line item at a time in the order they are given. For example: start at Part A #1 and fill-in all your classes for the week. Then go to Part A #2 and fill-in your work hours for the week, and so forth. Do not skip around or fill-in all tasks for one day at one time, fill-in the line items in sequence.
Part A: Identify Obligated Time
- Fill in all of your classes.
- Fill in the hours you work.
- Fill in the time it takes to get ready and travel between home, school, and work.
- Fill in any other regular appointments (church, transporting children, etc.)
- Fill in breakfast, lunch and dinner breaks (include time for food preparation).
- Establish a set time to go to sleep and get up in the morning.
Part B: Identify Free Time
- Assign time for studying for each class:
a. Allow 3-4 hours a week for each hour spent in class.
b. Try to study for classes on the day they meet.
c. Do not marathon study, take regular breaks and reward yourself for completing tasks.
d. Mark large blocks of time for major study tasks, and smaller blocks for reviews, etc. - Schedule recreation time (watching TV, going out with friends, etc.).
Part C: Analyze Your Situation
- Have you found “hidden time” you didn’t know you had?
- Is there enough time available to study for all your classes?
- If your schedule cannot accommodate all the demands on your time, talk to your advisor.
- If the schedule looks reasonable, then stick to it!
Time Management Worksheet
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