Time management (exam 1)

Question 1

what are time management strategies?

Answer 1

planning
organizing
implementing

Question 2

the most important step on time management. Important to engage in planning b4 beginning any task, project, or the day’s activities. Set priorities using defined approach. Schedule activities and create “to-do lists”

Answer 2

planning

Question 3

personal organization is an important component of time management. Avoid the stacked desk syndrome. Practice “no detourism” to organize the mind concentrate on one activity until it is accomplished. Systematically manage emails and paperwork.

Answer 3

organizing

Question 4

attack priorities, find “extra” time, avoid procrastination, delegate appropriately, control interruptions, manage meetings, learn the art of saying “no”, use technology to be more efficient, and reward yourself.

Answer 4

implementing

Question 5

what are obstacles of time management?

Answer 5

carefully consider how these obstacles may affect your personal ability to develop productive energetic work habits.

Unclear goals and priorities

Constantly in chaos

Fear of downtime

Need to be a caretaker

Fear of failure

Fear of success

Fear of disrupting the status quo

Fear of completion

Need for perfection

Fear of losing creativity

Question 6

1st component of a productive, highly energizing work life

Answer 6

physical energy

Question 7

ability to maintain sustained concentration on a task and move flexibility through broad and narrow issues

Answer 7

mental energy

Question 8

reflect on what is important and ID your purpose and direction in life

Answer 8

spiritual energy

Question 9

ability to manage emotions skillfully, self-regulation, social skills, empathy, motivation, and self-awareness

Answer 9

emotional energy

Question 10

what are the sources of energy?

Answer 10

physical
mental
spiritual
emotional

Question 11

Examples of external time and energy distractions:

Answer 11

Interruptions

Socializing and visitors

Lack of info

Ineffective communication

Inadequate policies and procedures

Incompetent or uncooperative coworkers

Poor filing systems

Personal or coworkers with problems

Duplicating efforts

Confusing lines of authority, responsibility, and communication

Question 12

Examples of internal time and energy distractions:

Answer 12

Procrastination

Inadequate planning

Failure to set goals and priorities

Inability to say no

Indecisiveness

Not setting time limits

Daydreaming

Attempting too much at once

Making numerous errors

Not listening