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I find it easy to eliminate or reschedule low priority items
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I try to do things in a way that cuts down on duplicated effort
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I find that doing everything myself is very inefficient
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I try to shift priorities as soon as they change
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I find it easy to identify sources of time problems
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I find it easy to eliminate or reshuffle unnecessary paperwork
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My meetings and activities are well organized and efficient
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I know what I'm capable of and try not to overextend myself
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I find it easy to keep up with changes that affect my schedule or workload
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I try to schedule the most difficult work during my most productive times
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I know what my responsibilities and duties are at all times
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I try to get only the pertinent information before making a final decision
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I finish one job or task before going on to the next
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one of the greatest factors contributing to stress is our inability to manage time
Conversely, good time management skills allow
us to organize our lives and be more productive, both at work and at home
The following quiz will help identify trouble spots and
guide us toward the goal of becoming successful time managers
A scoring key at the end will indicate how far you need to go

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I'm aware of deadline and schedule my work to meet them in time
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I write down specific objectives in order to work toward goals
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I use a calendar to write down appointments, deadlines, and things to do
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I feel in control of time while at work and at home
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I plan and schedule my time on a weekly and/or monthly basis
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I make a daily to·do list and refer to it several times per day
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I set priorities in order of importance and then schedule time around them
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I'm able to find time when I need it in case something important comes up
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I'm able to say no when I'm pressed for time
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I try to delegate responsibility to others in order to make more time for myself
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I organize my desk and work area to prevent clutter and confusion
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Ë Prioritize tasks
Ë Develop daily, weekly, or monthly schedules
Ë Delegate responsibility
Ë Say no
Ë Write down objectives in order to meet deadlines
Ë Use a calendar or notebook to organize
commitments
Ë Shift priorities to make room for more urgent
matters or tasks
Ë Reduce clutter and/or unnecessary paperwork
Ë Give up total control
Ë Avoid procrastination
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â Record every change in activity
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â Calculate how much time you spend in class and
studying, and calculate how much uncommitted time
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Nist, Sherrie 
and Jodi Patrick Holschuh, Active
earning: Strategies for College Success
Needham
Heights: Allyn & Bacon, 2000

Pauk, Walter, How to Study in College
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