Does Time get the Best of You

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Step 6: Time Management

Does Time Get the Best of You?

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Systematic Stress Management:

Step 6 - Does Time Get the Best of You?

One of the most effective methods for handling daily stress is to practice skills that help you budget your time. Busy people can’t afford to let time get the best of them. Use this list to locate symptoms of ineffective time management in your life.

Instructions: Check the symptoms of ineffective time management that apply to you and write an example from your own experience.

Stress Management Quick Links

STEP 6: Time Management

Introduction

Does Time Get the Best of You?

• Missing deadlines

• Feelings of constant rushing

• Indecision about taking action

• Non-productive activity

• Being overwhelmed by demands or details

• Feeling fatigued or listless

• Not enough time for things you’d like to do

• Over-involvement in other’s problems

• Taking work home nightly

• Constant interruptions during the day

• Lack of delegation to others

• Procrastinating on tasks

• Facing the day without a plan or goals

• Feeling that you are neglecting family or friends

Defining Your Life Goals

Activity Worksheet

Activity Log

Time Management Techniques

Action Plan for Improving Time Usage

Procrastination Quiz

How Do I Procrastinate?

Dozen Ways to Overcome Procrastination

Should You Delegate?

Delegation Caddy

Step 1: Understanding Stress

Step 2: Stress Management at Work

Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns

Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation

Step 5: Thinking Differently

Step 6: Time Management

Step 7: Communication & Stress

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