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Time Management Self Inventory

 

Time Management Self Inventory

Please respond YES or NO to the following statements: YES NO
Make a "to-do" list each day.    
Cross off items from the list as they're taken care of.    
Give yourself at least two weeks to master the use of the "to-do" list.    
Leave at least one hour of unscheduled time for the unexpected.    
Ask myself throughout the day, "What's the best use of my time right now?"    
Get something done each 5 minutes.    
Keep a list handy of short tasks which can be done in between others.    
Handle each piece of paper only once.    
Take breaks when I need them.    
Alternate sedentary time with physical activity.    
Learn to say NO.    
Learn when I say YES to be specific about the extent and limits of my commitment.    
Concentrate on one thing at a time.    
Learn how to and use knowledge of my own personal style and rhythm of work to my advantage.    
Set aside time for balanced meals in my daily schedule.    
Know how to induce a state of relaxation using a health enhancing technique.    
Strive for excellence.    
Strive for perfection.    
Use transition time for thinking and planning.    
Spend time to develop clear agendas for study groups and meetings.    
Leaned to "chunk" large projects or assignments into intermediate objectives and action steps.    

 

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