Becoming Aware

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Self-Reflection Questions

What is my current approach to managing my time? e.g.

• a structured approach vs. flexible approach?
• find deadlines helpful/ not helpful?
• can work independently vs. accustomed to being directed?
• need pressure to perform vs. can't work well at last minute?

Why do I use this style and why do I keep using it?
When is this style helpful and when is it not effective?
When do I need to be more self-aware and change my style to suit the situation?

Issues

We all have developed personal habits that may help or hinder our efforts at using time effectively. These patterns may reflect our personal values, or may result in distress or internal conflict. The self-reflection questions will help you understand where you are coming from, and where you might want to go.

Strategies

An Awareness Approach

1. Monitor → 2. Analyze → 3. Revise

Monitoring: How is my time used? What are my time usage patterns?

Analyzing: When am I the most productive? Is this style working for me? Should I change or modify what I am doing now?

Revising: Given what I now know, what do I need to change?

Tools

Time Monitoring (31 KB)

Weekly Time Use (19 KB)

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