Welcome to Unit Two

Time Organization Strategies

Agenda

• Learning Outcomes

• Questions from Unit 1

• Learning Styles and Their Importance

• Stress Management

• Case Study Discussion

• Time Management

• General Q and A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this unit, you should be able to: 

• Identify your learning style  

• Explain effective stress management techniques and how to apply them in a real life situation  

• Prioritize your school-related activities for the remainder of the quarter by creating a To-Do List using the instructions in one of your reading assignments

??What questions do you have from Unit One?

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Learning Styles

??What are the three learning styles mentioned in the learning activities?

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Learning Styles (cont.)

• Active--enjoy groups.• Reflective--prefers working alone. • Sensing--hands-on and details.• Intuitive--sees the relationships between concepts

easily. • Visual--learns best from “seeing”.• Verbal--learns best with words, either oral or written.• Sequential—learns through a linear, logical

presentation. • Global—sees the “big picture.”

Types of Stress

• ??What are the two types of stress mentioned in the Unit Two materials?

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Stress Management

• Women and Stress

• Men and Stress

Stress is often a reaction to a feeling of being overwhelmed.

Case of Brent Full-time trainer

Married--two children

Returned to college

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Works 8-10 hour days

Involved in his children’s extracurricular activities

Soccer coach

Misses sleep at night

Feels as if he is running out of time

His assignments --submitted at the last minute.

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Feels overwhelmed

Wants to achieve his degree

Considering dropping his classes for next term.

??Based on the case study information, what do you think are some of Brent’s values?

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??How do Brent’s values impact the situation listed in the case study?

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??What is one question you would want to ask Brent before giving him advice?

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??What are some of Brent’s sources of stress?

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??What long-term effects might Brent experience if he does not learn how to cope with the stressors in his life?

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??Now why, in your opinion, did I have us cover all of these different areas before giving Brent any advice?

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Relaxation

• Two-minute exercise

Managing Your Life• Don't fall into the 'I can do it quicker and better' syndrome. • Clarify the task in your own mind. • Write an outline or sketch of what you want. • Enlist the help of the person you’re delegating to.• Get her/him to write the instructions out that you give verbally. • Don't be a perfectionist. • Write out instructions • Put the date and time the work is due on your requests. • Log tasks on a job tracking sheet. • Follow up. • Acknowledge good jobs, no matter how small. • Allow others to use their own methods. (Delegate)

Effective Time Managers

• DEALING WITH THE DEMANDS OF OTHERS–

• LEARN HOW TO SAY NO—

• USE UNEXPECTED GIFTS OF TIME--

Procrastination!

• Identify what is necessary to accomplish task in a given amount of time

• Set goals for what is to be accomplished • Break goals into smaller sub-goals (e.g.,

concentrate on one section of a paper at a time) • Accept that there are no magical cures • Fear of Failure Fear of Success Perfectionism

??What specific stress reduction techniques might you suggest to Brent?

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??What was wrong with the way Brent scheduled his time?

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??How can Brent maximize the study time he has available so he can spend more time with his family (one of his key values/priorities)?

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??What specific tips do you have for Brent to help him deal with the particular characteristics of ONLINE education?

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“Habits beat mere motivation every time.” (Author Unknown)

??In your opinion, does this statement relate to time management, procrastination, and/or stress management?

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??What is one piece of advice you heard today, which if you implemented, would help you manage your multiple priorities (school, work, families, personal well-being, etc.) and thus help you meet your goals?

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Learning Outcomes

?? Explain and effective stress management techniques that you can apply to your life?

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Learning Outcomes (cont.)

?? What is one school-related activity you can/will place on your To-Do List for this unit?

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Questions/Comment?

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Have a terrific week!

Thank you for your participation!You are the greatest!