Create your ideal schedule for optional time management

Now that you know how you spend your time and whether you are over-committed, it's time to create your ideal schedule. Use the following instructions to help you fill out the schedule on the next page.

PART A: Identify Obligated Time

1. Fill in all of your classes.

2. Fill in the hours you work.

3. Fill in the time it takes to get ready and travel between home, school, and work.

4. Fill in any other regular appointments (church, transporting your children, etc.)

5. Fill in a Lunch and Dinner Break. Include time for food preparation

6. Establish a set time to go to sleep and get up in the morning

PART B: Identify Free Time

1. Assign time for studying for each class.

2. Allow 2-3 hours for each hour spent in class per week.

3. Try to study for classes on the days they meet.

4. Use large blocks for major tasks, smaller blocks for reviews.

5. Schedule regular breaks and rewards for completing a taskdon't marathon study.

6. Schedule fun events-- recreation, watching television, going out with friends, spending time with family.

RESPOND: Now that you have looked at your weekly schedule, what is your biggest obstacle in managing your time? How can you overcome this obstacle?

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

AM 6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
PM 12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12