| When you were a child, you never give | | | | ? Compare all your activities you would like to |
| importance to time. You were idle most of the | | | | achieve |
| time, reclining in bed, watch TV programs for so | | | | ? How you will be affected by your choice later |
| many hours, and sometimes amuse yourself with | | | | on. |
| video games. As you become older, you will be | | | | ? Order all your priorities in life. |
| remembering the things that you have | | | | ? Inscribe in your planner your desired schedule. |
| accomplished. And you realized that you have not | | | | ? Carry out whatever desired plan you have |
| really achieved anything worthwhile. | | | | formulated. |
| One of our most priceless resources is Time. It is | | | | ? Enjoy every moment of your life as you |
| something that you can no longer reclaim, once | | | | manage your time. |
| you lost it. You should make use of your time | | | | There are some questions for discussion, like for |
| intelligently. The reason is for your growth and | | | | example, the meaning of the word |
| improvement as a person. You always take a | | | | ?procrastination? Some tips for time management |
| look for the wonderful memories and actions, | | | | are also provided according to whatever category |
| which you have fulfilled. Remember that a well | | | | you belong. |
| spent time is more precious than gold. Hence, the | | | | We have several essential principles of Time |
| need for time management. | | | | Management wherein students can use. |
| Do you consider time management a basic | | | | ? List down all the things you are supposed to do |
| concern for your students? What are some of | | | | everyday. |
| the obstacles which them to finish their | | | | ? You should know what is the most conducive |
| assignments from school? Time management is | | | | time for you to study. |
| indeed a problem for students. | | | | ? The difficult subjects must be studied first. |
| Usually, it is due to their hectic schedules and | | | | ? Make use of your spare time. |
| social obligations from their peers. There are still | | | | ? There should be proper distribution of learning |
| very few people who could master this skill of | | | | and practice. |
| time management. However, it a general need for | | | | ? The surroundings must be favorable for |
| everyone especially if you are aspiring to achieve | | | | studying. |
| something in school, work and other personal | | | | ? Do not be afraid to say no to somebody if it |
| endeavors. | | | | affects your schedule. |
| Students are supposed to manage their schedule | | | | ? You should combine some activities so as to |
| properly. They are expected to attend their | | | | save time. |
| classes, perform their homework at home. | | | | ? Allot some time for relaxation and |
| Students should not postpone and entertain some | | | | entertainment. |
| distractions and interruptions. Otherwise, they will | | | | ? You should have the required number of hours |
| not be able to accomplish their academic | | | | for sleeping and eat your food properly. |
| obligations. Most of the time, these are difficult to | | | | ? You should know your body clock so as to |
| fulfill them. | | | | identify the best time for you to work. |
| However, do not feel bad about it. It is not the | | | | ? Make it a habit to review your notes daily. |
| end of everything. You are not alone in this | | | | ? You should inform your friends about your |
| situation. Don't you know that majority of adults | | | | schedule in order to avoid distractions. |
| have the same problems on how to manage their | | | | ? Always be a taskmaster as you schedule your |
| time? There is still room for improvement. What | | | | activities properly. |
| is necessary now is to reevaluate how you have | | | | ? Do not waste your time by worrying about |
| been coming up with your daily activities and to | | | | something that you are expected to be doing, |
| modify them. | | | | just do it. |
| The students cannot do it alone. There is a need | | | | ? You should always keep things in their proper |
| for somebody to teach and guide them. Based | | | | perspective. |
| from the regular class schedule, there are some | | | | ? You can entrust a responsibility when it is |
| activities for time management, which are | | | | proper. |
| integrated to the subject itself. One example is | | | | ? Relax and be calm always |
| the ?beat the clock lessons.? We have the lesson | | | | ? Avoid being a perfectionist. |
| called ?time monsters? | | | | ? You are supposed to question everything that is |
| The students will work in teams for two minutes | | | | included in your schedule. |
| so as to see in their lives the time monsters | | | | ? Be a fast reader and be selective with what |
| (time wasters) in a sheet of paper. Aside from | | | | you read. |
| that, they will learn the acronym ?CHOICE?. | | | | ? Make use of a calendar. |