Re: Week 3 - Discussion Forum by Tariq Murad - Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:38 PM Time management is important for productivity and well-being , my experience with time management was a bit hard due to the full time shift job but i tried to create a visual map of the approximate hours dedicated to work,university ,gym and family activities. Answering questions like: How much time did the task take? did the side talking extend works hours ? i used this insight to set goals and prioritize tasks. 1-prioritize:deciding where to allocate my time can be challenging. Prioritizing tasks based on its importance and the role on the job to get done. 2-Set Goals: I define clear objectives for my week and that helps me to allocate time effectively, Break down larger tasks into smaller. 3-Build Good Habits: Cultivate routines that support my goals. 4-perform a Time Audit Regularly : i check the areas where i can improve , Adjust the schedule if needed to improve and maintain balance and efficiency. 5-Create a Stop-Doing list: sometimes i need to eliminate non-essential tasks. 166 words

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What's the first step we shared towards achieving work-life balance?Group of answer choicesOvervalue your personal timeTake on more tasksWork whenever possibleSet boundaries for work hours

Re: Week 3 - Discussion Forum by Khristopher Bell - Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 12:39 AM I am currently using two time management strategies outlined in the reading topics. Preparation for success: I have implemented a positive attitude where I always visualize the lesson objectives and see myself as well-prepared for the discussion forums and learning journals. It has positively influenced my energy gauge, and I have internal motivation to pull through the hard parts of the outlined readings. Use my Best Time of Day (BTD): I have put my energy and cognizant-stream tasks in the most productive hours of the day. I focus well and can critically analyze and solve problems in the shortest time possible. My BTD is usually in the mornings between when everyone leaves for school and work and my work "start" time. Preparation and Visualization work well for me because picturing success before my studies is most effective in increasing my motivation and productivity. This pushes me to clearly outline my goals and approach my assignments with a more focused attitude. Also, the utilization of "productivity peaks" helps me to tackle difficult assignments better and has increased the efficiency of my studies. Thus, I can focus my attention better, leading to effective outcomes in my discussion forum assignments and learning journals. Despite having a somewhat established routine, I sometimes get distracted from it. This has been a challenge, with the demands of other responsibilities like family, work, and leisure. I am currently working to refine my university schedule to work in tandem with the other aspects of my life. References: Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (2015). College Success, Chapter 2: Staying motivated, organized, and on track. Retrieved from http://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/ 266 words

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questionsImprove Your Time-managing SkillsIt is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities.Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important.Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal.Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation.Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.Question 28.Making a list of important tasks can help us _______.​​​​​​​A.complete all the tasks on that day​​​​​​​B.take more tasks than our potential​​​​​​​C.share work with our partners​​​​​​​D.prioritize important tasksQuestion 29.In order to improve your time-management skills, you should _______.A.have separate lists for different categoriesB.carry a planer with you all the time​​​​​​​C.make the “To Do” list simple to do​​​​​​​D.prioritize the tasks of time management​​​​​​​Question 30.All of the following are true about the effects of stress EXCEPT that _______.A.we don’t have enough time for relaxation​​​​​​​B.our body starts feeling tired​​​​​​​C.we accept more work than our abilityD.it can affect our productivity​​​​​​​Question 31.To better manage your time-management skills, you may ___.A.both are correct.B.slepping, eating and playing video gamesC.write a time table for each dayD.think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personalQuestion 32.The word “attainable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “_______”.​​​​​​​A.succeeding in managing something​​​​​​​B.possible to achieveC.being able to attendD.impossible to achieve​​​​​​​

After reviewing the readings for the week, share with the class which time management strategies you are currently using or are going to start using. If you have already started, what is going well?  What is not going so well?  If you are starting new habits, what do you need to change in your routine to be successful? Your post should be between 150 and 300 words. Remember to post as early as possible, preferably by Sunday evening, to allow time for you and your classmates to contribute to a meaningful discussion.Please note: 1. Respond to the questions continuously, and articulate your points in clear paragraphs.2. You need to extensively cite and reference your work in the APA style format.