This document provides information on time and stress management. It discusses the objectives of improving time management such as better focus, comprehension, problem solving, academic performance and health. It also provides inspirational quotes on goal setting and prioritizing important tasks. The document defines stress, discusses common stressors like work and school, and the impacts of stress on physical and mental health. It recommends reducing stress through time management, exercise, diet, sleep and hobbies. Specific tips include setting goals, evaluating time usage, creating schedules and to-do lists, and identifying prime productive times. Time matrices are presented as a tool to manage and reduce stress through better use of time.
2. Objective
? Improved focus & attention
? Increase comprehension
? Improved problem solving abilities
? Improved test scores & academic performance
? Improved your health & social life.
? Improved learning abilities & more¡
3. Inspirational Thoughts
? ¡°If you want to make your dreams come true,
the first thing you have to do is wake up¡±
? ¡°If you don't know where you are going, you will
probably end up somewhere else¡±
? ¡°To get what you want, stop doing what isn¡¯t
work¡±
4. What is Stress ?
? Stress is short of tension or pressure
? Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind
of demand.
? It can be caused by both good and bad
experiences.
? Stress is form of pain, a messenger that comes
form inside, which tells you that there is something
you need to change.
6. Work ¨C Related Stressors
? Being unhappy in your job
? Working long hours
? Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility
? Working in dangerous conditions
? Insecurity about advancement or risk of termination
? Having to give speeches in front of colleagues
? Facing discrimination or harassment
8. Impact of Stress
? 70-80% of outpatient visits may be related to
stress
? Linked to all leading physical causes of death -
heart disease, cancer, stroke etc.
? Associated with development of most major
mental health problems ¨C depression.
9. How to Reduce Stress ?
? Follow the time management chart.
? Daily 40 minutes exercise, meditation and yoga
? 7 hours sleep daily
? Proper healthy diet
? Better concentration/focus
? More stable moods
? Focus on hobbies.
10. Why Time Management ?
? Better result.
? Diversify your daily routine.
? Time is only one time you can not get back
? Avoid stress.
? Keep yourself happy
13. Time Management Chart
TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
6:00 AM Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation
7:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
8:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
9:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
10:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
11:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
12:00 AM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
1:00 PM School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College School / College
2:00 PM Home Home Home Home Home Home
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
School / College
3-4 pm less productive time- you can take short nap, social time, use internet, reading- news paper (what ever
you like)
Sports / Dance classes / hobbies etc.
Study- 2 hrs - Fresh / New topic study & 2 hrs - Revision / home work (Productive time)
11-6 am - Sleep time
Sunday
Revision, New Topic / Assignment / Pending work / Social time / Entertainment / Sports / Hobbies / Picnic /
Market & Preparation for tomorrow / coming week.
14. Step 1 : Set Goals & Plans
? What do you really want ?
? Goal for life, next 5 years, this year, this semester,
this week, today
? Write them down and look at them periodically
? Failing to plan is planning to fail
? You can always change your plans later but only if
you HAVE them !
15. Step 2 : Determine How You
Spend Time
? Note down your daily routine
? Update every half hour (not end of the day)
16. Step 3 : Evaluate
? How I am wasting time ?
? What can I be doing more efficiently ?
? When I am most productive ?
? Am I eating, sleeping & exercising ? (Must)
? How does my actual use of time compare to my
goals ? (spend some time here¡)
17. Step 4 : Schedules & Lists
? Make a schedule- Include classes, work, exercise,
sports, social time, mealtime, sleep.
? Figure out your prime productivity time & try to
schedule difficult task for time when you are
most alert.
18. Step 5 : To Do List
? Break down big tasks into
small ones
? Do easy thing first
? Prioritize using due dates and
importance