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This Week's Topic

Time Management—Part 2
Using your time wisely will help you manage your time effectively. Walking into a classroom unprepared or rushing into the classroom at the last minute sends students the wrong message. This week’s tips will help both you and your students manage time.

This Week's Tips

Mastering Time (Monday)
Ever wonder where all your time goes? To find out, make a list of how you spend your time during the next week or month. Once you know where your time is going, you’ll be able to make necessary changes. Check out this week’s Download Depot to help you and your students become better time managers, and try these tips: Wear a watch and look at it. Set an alarm to remind you when it’s time to go.

Download your free How I Spend My Time today!

Taking Advantage of Time (Tuesday)
To save time, you can combine some tasks. At other times, you’ll save time by focusing on only one task. Use these tips to help you discern when to combine and when to focus: When studying or preparing for class, focus on only one task. Multi-tasking slows down your thinking process and ability to work effectively. When shopping, combine errands and buy in bulk.

Replace Instead of Add (Wednesday)
Whether in college or teaching college, there is a tendency to add rather than replace projects. Before taking on a new project—even a hobby that sounds like fun—eliminate two old commitments for every new one you make. Eventually you’ll find time for the life you want to be living. Try this tip to help: Review your goals often, and keep both short-term and long-term goals in mind.

Keep on Going (Thursday)
Sometimes work can seem overwhelming, and completing it is a chore. Even designing or studying for your favorite course can be difficult when you’re feeling tired. Try the following tips: Take short breaks often, especially when you feel sluggish. Remind yourself that procrastination is the enemy. Work past this enemy. Plan one day a week to switch off and relax. Have a plan for refreshing yourself.

Stand up for Yourself (Friday)
A University of Southern California study shows that information processing speed in the brain increases by about ten beats per minute if you are standing. If something is hard to grasp, try standing. Standing will also help you shorten distracting phone calls. Also try this tip: Draw a picture of a concept that is hard to grasp. Your observations will change and your brain power will increase to help you with the learning.



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