1. TIME MANAGEMENT Getting Control of Your Life

2. STEPS IN SEMESTER PLANNING • Develop categories of time use. • Enter your class schedule. • Enter other required activities such as organization meetings and jobs. • Determine how much time is needed for class preparation and assignments. • Enter study times. • Enter study time and “flex” time. Time Management

3. CREATE CATEGORIES Think of your schedule in categories of activities; for example: • Classes • Sleeping • Eating • Student Organizations • Jobs • Workout • Study • Social Activities Time Management

4. WEEKLY SCHEDULE BEFORE STUDY AND FRIENDS Class Organizations Meals Job Workout Time Management

5. WEEKLY SCHEDULE WITH STUDY, FRIENDS, AND FLEX TIME Study Time Flex Friends Time Management

6. Software for Calendaring and Task Management Microsoft Outlook is a software that facilitates: • Email • Calendars • Tasks • Contacts Microsoft Office is available though the eRaider – Free! Time Management

7. Calendar Tool of Outlook Time Management

8. Entering an Appointment in Outlook Use Recurrence to enter items that will happen several times a week. The Reminder will produce a “popup” when your appointment nears Categories color code similar items. Time Management

9. Task Tool in Outlook Color Coded Categories Task Name Reminder Due Date Priority Time Management

10. Task Tool in Outlook The To Do Bar summarizes your upcoming responsibilities. Time Management