Time Management Flashcards

Time Management Concepts

• Time management refers to techniques and tools designed to manage time effectively while working towards specific goals.
• Free time is leisure time spent away from mandatory activities, offering opportunities to relax or pursue hobbies.
• Active leisure involves engaging in physically or mentally demanding activities, contributing to overall well-being.
• Passive leisure includes activities that require minimal physical or mental effort, often leading to relaxation without exertion.

Types of Time and Activities

• Committed time is spent on productive activities that take precedence over leisure, such as maintaining a home, raising a family, attending school, or employment.
• Efficiency is about achieving the best results with the least amount of wasted time or resources.
• Procrastination is the intentional delay of unpleasant tasks, often leading to increased stress and reduced productivity.

Managing Time Wisely

• Effective time management encompasses skills, tools, processes, and techniques necessary for completing tasks, projects, and achieving goals.
• Essential activities of time management include:
  • Planning and allocating resources
  • Organizing tasks and delegating responsibilities
  • Analyzing progress and monitoring effectiveness
  • Scheduling tasks and prioritizing assignments

Practical Tips

• To restrict unnecessary communications, inform others of your schedule and avoid phone calls during study sessions.
• Utilize spare time by reading, studying, or completing tasks while in transit or waiting.

Health and Leisure

• Health benefits vary between active and passive leisure activities; active pursuits like running or yoga demand physical effort, while passive activities like watching TV require minimal energy.
• Time management goals should be realistic and achievable to enhance effectiveness.

Sleep and Productivity

• Insufficient sleep hinders task performance and overall time management ability.
• Prioritizing sleep is crucial for sustaining productivity and managing day-to-day tasks effectively.

Prioritization and Boundaries

• "To-do" lists are effective for prioritizing tasks to ensure important items are addressed first.
• Setting personal boundaries, including saying "no," is sometimes necessary when organizing a schedule to maintain focus and manage commitments.

Explore essential terms and definitions related to time management with these flashcards. Learn about concepts like free time, active leisure, and passive leisure to enhance your understanding and application of time management techniques.