Purpose In the Discussion part of this module, we were focusing on successiul use of note-taking and organizational tools as a way of staying on track. Now let's return to thinking about how to manage time and priorities to create success. In this activity, you will assess the degree to which you are acting on purpose--YOUR purpose! As you spend more time in Quadrants | and 11, you will notice a dramatic improvement in the results you are creating. Instructions Complete the following steps: Copy and paste these instructions, including the chart into text entry, Word, or Google docs. There are 3 parts in this journal. Part 1 - Self-Management Tools: Using the book section titled "Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System" in Chapter 4 of On Course, first review the six self-management tools listed. @ Select only one or two of these that seem like a good choice{s) for your own self-management system, but DO NOT choose the monthly calendar toel. @ Then, write a paragraph that describes how you can use your tool(s) to prioritize and help you meet your most important goals. Include specific examples of how you can use them in your daily work, school and home life. Part 2 - Quadrants: Make a list of 12-15 specific actions you have taken in the past couple days, including at least one weekday, as well as work, school, social, and fun. The actions will be specific as if someone could have recorded you doing them with a camera; they can be school, work, or home-related. 1. Fillin each action from your list in the appropriate quadrant in the chart below. @ If the chart doesn't transfer over well, a categorized list s fine. 2. After each action, put the approximate amount of time you spent doing the activity. 3. You may not have something to put into each quadrant. That's ok! Example: Quadrant IV might be filled with actions such as these: = Watched TV (2 hrs) = Phone call to family member (1 hr) = Played online games (3 hrs) = Texted with friends (1 hr) Quadrant II Time Management System(@ Urgent Not Urgent Use Grid Quadrant I: Quadrant 2: to Prioritize Urgent and Important: Not Urgent and Important (bills, stress, cramming, running late) (no stress, proactive, studying early) Important Quadrant 3: Quadrant 4: Urgent but Not Important Not Urgent and Not Important (unexpected, helping others 1st) (fun stuff, distractions, procrastination) Not Important Part 3 - Analysis: After filling in the quadrants chart, answer the following questions in paragraph format about what you learned or relearned concerning your use of time: Based on the first section of chapter 4, explain which of the four quadrants is the best one to be in? Why? What specific choices can you make to spend more time in this quadrant? Of quadrants 1, 2, 3 or 4, which one do you personally spend the most time in? Why? If you continue using your time in this way, are you likely to reach your goals and dreams? Why or why not? Where/how do you encounter stress related to time or the way you use time? What is at least one step you can take to decrease that stress