Review a typical school day. Complete the chart by filling in a blocks of time no longer than one hour in length (you may not have an 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. time span). Then analyze how you spend your time to see if there is a way to better manage it. Think about the following questions as you complete your portfolio: Review your daily activities. What is a positive takeaway when you look at your activities throughout the day? What positive time management skills do you demonstrate? What time management skills could you improve? What is something you would like to work on? Think about an action item to take away. What is one thing you will do differently as a result of this activity?
Time | Activity
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6:00 a.m. | Wake up and get ready
7:00 a.m. | Eat breakfast
8:00 a.m. | Attend first class
9:00 a.m. | Study for upcoming test
10:00 a.m. | Attend second class
11:00 a.m. | Take a short break and check phone
11:15 a.m. | Attend third class
12:15 p.m. | Lunch break
1:00 p.m. | Study group session
2:00 p.m. | Attend fourth class
3:00 p.m. | Wrap up classes for the day
4:00 p.m. | Go to the gym and exercise
5:00 p.m. | Relax and watch TV
6:00 p.m. | Start working on assignments
7:00 p.m. | Dinner break
8:00 p.m. | Continue working on assignments
9:00 p.m. | Take a short break and chat with friends
9:15 p.m. | Continue working on assignments
10:00 p.m. | Prepare for bed
11:00 p.m. | Sleep
Positive takeaways from my daily activities are that I have a structured routine and allocate specific time for different tasks. This helps me stay organized and ensures that I attend all my classes and complete necessary studying and assignments.
I demonstrate good time management skills by prioritizing my schoolwork and allocating dedicated study time during the day. I also incorporate breaks and relaxations to avoid burnout.
One area where I could improve my time management skills is reducing the time spent on non-productive activities, such as watching TV or spending excessive time on my phone during breaks. I could use these breaks more constructively, such as engaging in productive relaxation techniques or completing small tasks on my to-do list.
Something I would like to work on is setting specific goals and deadlines for my assignments and studying. This would help me stay focused and motivated.
One action item I will take away from this activity is to create a daily schedule or to-do list with specific time blocks for each task. This will help me visualize and manage my time more effectively.