The Launchpad Series: An OTA Student Success Tool
Module 5: Time Management Skills
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Disclaimer These modules were developed in collaboration between doctoral capstone student Alyssa Antolin from Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. These modules were created specifically to support students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. The content is intended to serve as a supplemental resource to reinforce foundational knowledge and promote student success within the program. Students are responsible for adhering to the specific course requirements, materials, and expectations outlined by their individual programs. For guidance regarding examinations, practical assessments, graded assignments, and required study materials, students should consult and communicate directly with their program professors and instructors. These modules do not replace official course instruction or faculty-directed learning resources.
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Welcome & How to Use this Module
Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE starting the module!
Purpose: This module is intended to serve as a refresher tool to review foundational prerequisite knowledge necessary before entering the OTA program.Module Structure:
- This module will take approximately 50 minutes to complete.
- If you close the window or tab, your progress will not be saved. You are encouraged to complete the module in one sitting and to take notes on content areas where you feel least confident.
- Once a topic is completed and you move on to the next topic, you will not be able to return to the previous topic(s) again until the end of the module.
- These modules are paced. The “Next” button will appear after a designated amount of time has been spent on each content page. If you choose to press the “Back” button to review a previous slide, the “Next” button will remain paced and will only reappear after the required time has passed.
- Embedded Knowledge Checkpoints are included throughout the module. These are brief questions designed for practice and reinforcement. You may attempt each question as many times as needed until the correct answer is selected. Once the correct answer is chosen, you will be able to proceed; however, you will not be able to return to that question again once it's answered correctly.
- A 5 question Comprehensive Knowledge Check will be provided at the end of this module.
Note: There is no penalty associated with scores on the Knowledge Checkpoints or Comprehensive Knowledge Check. These are intended to serve as practice and self-assessment tools only.
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Module 5: Time Management Skills
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Topic 1: Introduction to Time Management
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Introduction to Time Management
What is Time Management?
What is Time Management?
Time management is the ability to strategically plan and rank your daily responsibilities. Doing so can maximize your productivity and ensure key tasks in your day are finished. It requires making deliberate choices about where your energy goes allowing you to maintain a healthy equilibrium between your work, studies, and personal life. While you might already use standard tools like making to-do lists and scheduling tasks, there is always room to grow. Improving this skill can allow you to move past simple task management and achieve a high level of deep, meaningful work.
Failing to manage your time efficiently often leads to procrastination, poor prioritization, and burnout. This can result in lower-quality work and missed deadlines that can damage your academic or professional progress. Adopting positive habits can strengthen your self-confidence and enhance your long-term well-being ultimately empowering yourself to truly thrive.
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Introduction to Time Management
Video: Student Success - Time Management
Time Management
This video by Michigan Technological University explains how some time management plans don't work the same for every student. It emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized plan that fits your student-life balance best.
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Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
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Introduction to Time Management
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Introduction to Time Management
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Topic 2: The Strategy Library
Let's explore some strategies you can add to your time management regimen!
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Time Management Strategies
Strategies
Time Management Strategies
Let's explore these various time management techniques to enhance your daily productivity. You can select and adopt the specific strategies that best fit your personal workflow. Here are a few approaches we'll outline in the module:
- The Eisenhower Matrix
- The Pomodoro Technique
- The "Eat the Frog" Method
- The Pickle Jar Theory
- The Time Blocking Technique
- The Kanban Technique
- The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
- The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
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Time Management Strategies
The Eisenhower Matrix
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Click the +INFO icon to learn more about the Eisenhower Matrix!
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Time Management Strategies
The Pomodoro Technique
The Five Steps to the Pomodoro Technique
25-minute timer
5-minute break
One task at a time
25-30 minute break
Repeat
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more about the five steps!
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Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
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Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Time Management Strategies
"Eat the Frog" Method & The Pickle Jar Theory
The Pickle Jar Theory
This video by Mindful Practices provides a great visual for the Pickle Jar Theory. It illustrates one strategy of how you can categorize and prioritize tasks more mindfully.
'Eat the Frog' Method
This video by GrowthMindset explores the 'Eat the Frog' method. It illustrates how prioritizing more difficult tasks first or earlier in your day can help optimize your productivity and mental clarity.
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Time Management Strategies
The Time Blocking Technique
Time Blocking
Divide each 24 hour day into smaller blocks.
Time blocking is a productivity technique where you divide your day into specific segments of time, with each "block" dedicated to completing a particular task or group of tasks. Instead of working from a standard, open-ended to-do list, you treat your schedule like a series of appointments with yourself.
Estimate time required for all your tasks.
Click each + icon to learn more about the Time Blocking Technique!
Schedule breaks in between.
Work your way through.
Adjust as needed.
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Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
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Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Time Management Strategies
The Kanban Technique
The Kanban Technique
In this tutorial, Ed Tchoi explains how to set up a Kanban board to increase your productivity. You can easily adapt this tangible, visual tool to organize your tasks list and stay on top of your busy schedule!
Next
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Time Management Strategies
Click each +INFO icon to learn more about the GTG Method!
The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
The GTG Method
This method can help you plan, prioritize, and eliminate unnecessary tasks. It's a great starting point to creating "To-Do" lists for every facet of your life!
2. Clarify: Determine which tasks are actionable, can be put on hold, or can be eliminated.
3. Organize: Categorize each task into groups: personal projects, work tasks, school assignments, etc.
5. Engage: Once you've completed the first 4 steps, you are ready to start working!
4. Reflect: Decide how long each task should take and the next steps to completing them.
1. Capture: Take note of all and any tasks that come to your mind that need to be done.
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Time Management Strategies
The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
The Rapid Planning Method
Results-orientED
Purpose-driven
Massive Action Plan
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more details about RPM!
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Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
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Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
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Additional Resources
Here are a few extra resources to explore!
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Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🔥All-in-One “Run Your Life” Tools
Sunsama: Pulls tasks from email, calendars, etc. into one daily planTickTick: To-do list + calendar + Pomodoro + habit tracker in one
🧠 Smart / AI Scheduling Tools
Reclaim.ai: Automatically schedules your tasks + habits into your calendarAkiflow: A fully automatic scheduling tool with AI support
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Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
✅ Simple + Clean Task Managers
Todoist: Type “study tomorrow at 3pm” and it auto-schedules itMicrosoft To Do: Free, simple, and integrates with Outlook
⏱️ Time Tracking
Toggl Track: Start/stop timer. Helps you see how long things tasks actually take. RescueTime: Automatically tracks what you do on your devices
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Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🌱 Focus + Anti-Distraction Tools
Forest: You grow a virtual tree while studying. If you leave the app… your tree dies!Freedom: Blocks TikTok, Instagram, etc. across all devices Brain.fm: AI-generated music designed to improve concentration
📅 Scheduling & Calendar Tools
Goodle Calendar: Time-block your entire day Calendly: Lets people book time with you without the back-and-forth texting
Next
Back
Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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References
- Akiflow | Time-Blocking Digital Planner & Calendar. (2025). Akiflow.com. https://akiflow.com
- Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation & sleep. (2018). Brain.fm. https://www.brain.fm/
- Eisenhower. (2012). The Eisenhower matrix: How to manage your tasks with EISENHOWER. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT89OZ7TNwc
- Forest. (2016). Forest. Forestapp.cc. https://www.forestapp.cc/
- Free Online Appointment Scheduling Software - Calendly. (n.d.). Calendly.com. https://calendly.com
- Freedom.to. (n.d.). Freedom: Internet, App and Website Blocker. Freedom. https://freedom.to/
- Google Calendar. (n.d.). Accounts.google.com. https://calendar.google.com
- Michigan Technological University. (2016). Student Success - Time Management. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUO8Qvcs7cY
- Microsoft. (2017). Microsoft To Do. To Do; To Do. https://to-do.office.com/tasks/
- Project Management Made Simple with Todoist. (2025). Todoist.com. https://www.todoist.com/project-management?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23668657435&gbraid=0AAAABCq-yujRWHPxyOxH5jznitaHEsNDr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp7jOBhDGARIsABe7C4ewsBEgp7YJjQwjAJCjoJ4Zfm6v_K1CLT9lpfbQK8uwxWJS83QHlu4aAkSzEALw_wcB
- Reclaim | Make time when there is none. (2020). Reclaim.ai. https://reclaim.ai/
- RescueTime. (2019). RescueTime: Fully Automated Time Tracking Software. Rescuetime.com. https://www.rescuetime.com/
- Sunsama. (2025). Sunsama.com; Summay, Inc. https://sunsama.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=
- TickTick. (n.d.). TickTick. Ticktick.com. https://ticktick.com/?language=en_US
- Toggl: Simple & Beautiful Tools that Help Teams Work Better. (n.d.). Www.toggl.com. https://www.toggl.com
- University of Pennsylvania. (2024, May 9). Mastering your schedule: effective time management strategies for success | Penn LPS Online. Lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu. https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/features/mastering-your-schedule-effective-time-management-strategies-success
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Index
Topic 1
Introduction to Time Management
Additional Resources
Topic 2
The Strategy Library
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Topic 1: Introduction to Time Management
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Introduction to Time Management
What is Time Management?
What is Time Management?
Time management is the ability to strategically plan and rank your daily responsibilities. Doing so can maximize your productivity and ensure key tasks in your day are finished. It requires making deliberate choices about where your energy goes allowing you to maintain a healthy equilibrium between your work, studies, and personal life. While you might already use standard tools like making to-do lists and scheduling tasks, there is always room to grow. Improving this skill can allow you to move past simple task management and achieve a high level of deep, meaningful work.
Failing to manage your time efficiently often leads to procrastination, poor prioritization, and burnout. This can result in lower-quality work and missed deadlines that can damage your academic or professional progress. Adopting positive habits can strengthen your self-confidence and enhance your long-term well-being ultimately empowering yourself to truly thrive.
Next
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Introduction to Time Management
Video: Student Success - Time Management
Time Management
This video by Michigan Technological University explains how some time management plans don't work the same for every student. It emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized plan that fits your student-life balance best.
Next
Back
Topic 2: The Strategy Library
Let's explore some strategies you can add to your time management regimen!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Strategies
Time Management Strategies
Let's explore these various time management techniques to enhance your daily productivity. You can select and adopt the specific strategies that best fit your personal workflow. Here are a few approaches we'll outline in the module:
- The Eisenhower Matrix
- The Pomodoro Technique
- The "Eat the Frog" Method
- The Pickle Jar Theory
- The Time Blocking Technique
- The Kanban Technique
- The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
- The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Eisenhower Matrix
+INFO
Click the +INFO icon to learn more about the Eisenhower Matrix!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Pomodoro Technique
The Five Steps to the Pomodoro Technique
25-minute timer
5-minute break
One task at a time
25-30 minute break
Repeat
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more about the five steps!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
"Eat the Frog" Method & The Pickle Jar Theory
The Pickle Jar Theory
This video by Mindful Practices provides a great visual for the Pickle Jar Theory. It illustrates one strategy of how you can categorize and prioritize tasks more mindfully.
'Eat the Frog' Method
This video by GrowthMindset explores the 'Eat the Frog' method. It illustrates how prioritizing more difficult tasks first or earlier in your day can help optimize your productivity and mental clarity.
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Time Blocking Technique
Time Blocking
Divide each 24 hour day into smaller blocks.
Time blocking is a productivity technique where you divide your day into specific segments of time, with each "block" dedicated to completing a particular task or group of tasks. Instead of working from a standard, open-ended to-do list, you treat your schedule like a series of appointments with yourself.
Estimate time required for all your tasks.
Click each + icon to learn more about the Time Blocking Technique!
Schedule breaks in between.
Work your way through.
Adjust as needed.
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Kanban Technique
The Kanban Technique
In this tutorial, Ed Tchoi explains how to set up a Kanban board to increase your productivity. You can easily adapt this tangible, visual tool to organize your tasks list and stay on top of your busy schedule!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Click each +INFO icon to learn more about the GTG Method!
The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
The GTG Method
This method can help you plan, prioritize, and eliminate unnecessary tasks. It's a great starting point to creating "To-Do" lists for every facet of your life!
2. Clarify: Determine which tasks are actionable, can be put on hold, or can be eliminated.
3. Organize: Categorize each task into groups: personal projects, work tasks, school assignments, etc.
5. Engage: Once you've completed the first 4 steps, you are ready to start working!
4. Reflect: Decide how long each task should take and the next steps to completing them.
1. Capture: Take note of all and any tasks that come to your mind that need to be done.
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
The Rapid Planning Method
Results-orientED
Purpose-driven
Massive Action Plan
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more details about RPM!
Next
Back
Additional Resources
Here are a few extra resources to explore!
Back
Next
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🔥All-in-One “Run Your Life” Tools
Sunsama: Pulls tasks from email, calendars, etc. into one daily planTickTick: To-do list + calendar + Pomodoro + habit tracker in one
🧠 Smart / AI Scheduling Tools
Reclaim.ai: Automatically schedules your tasks + habits into your calendarAkiflow: A fully automatic scheduling tool with AI support
Next
Back
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
✅ Simple + Clean Task Managers
Todoist: Type “study tomorrow at 3pm” and it auto-schedules itMicrosoft To Do: Free, simple, and integrates with Outlook
⏱️ Time Tracking
Toggl Track: Start/stop timer. Helps you see how long things tasks actually take. RescueTime: Automatically tracks what you do on your devices
Next
Back
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🌱 Focus + Anti-Distraction Tools
Forest: You grow a virtual tree while studying. If you leave the app… your tree dies!Freedom: Blocks TikTok, Instagram, etc. across all devices Brain.fm: AI-generated music designed to improve concentration
📅 Scheduling & Calendar Tools
Goodle Calendar: Time-block your entire day Calendly: Lets people book time with you without the back-and-forth texting
Next
Back
Be sure to schedule breaks for yourself at the beginning and end of each task.
Work through the schedule you've created! Take your time and follow the plan you've made as closely as possible.
In your 24-hour day, divide the hours into smaller blocks of time. This can help break down your tasks list into more manageable pieces.
In your 24-hour day, divide the hours into smaller blocks of time. This can help break down your tasks list into more manageable pieces.
Update your timeline as you go to account for tasks that take more or less time than originally planned.
Update your timeline as you go to account for tasks that take more or less time than originally planned.
Calculate how long each daily task will take, then schedule them into specific segments within a calendar or planner.
The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management strategy that helps you prioritize different tasks within your life by urgency and importance. Each quadrant displays different work strategies:
- Do First: the most important and urgent tasks to be completed first that day.
- Schedule: the important but less urgent tasks that can be scheduled next to complete.
- Delegate: the less important but urgent tasks that you might be able to delegate to others to help you with or for you to complete later in the day.
- Don't Do: the least important and least urgent tasks that are not a priority to complete that day.
Urgent
Less Urgent
Important
Less Important
Calculate how long each daily task will take, then schedule them into specific segments within a calendar or planner.
Be sure to schedule breaks for yourself at the beginning and end of each task.
The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management strategy that helps you prioritize different tasks within your life by urgency and importance. Each quadrant displays different work strategies:
- Do First: the most important and urgent tasks to be completed first that day.
- Schedule: the important but less urgent tasks that can be scheduled next to complete.
- Delegate: the less important but urgent tasks that you might be able to delegate to others to help you with or for you to complete later in the day.
- Don't Do: the least important and least urgent tasks that are not a priority to complete that day.
Urgent
Less Urgent
Important
Less Important
Work through the schedule you've created! Take your time and follow the plan you've made as closely as possible.
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The Launchpad Series: An OTA Student Success Tool
Module 5: Time Management Skills
GO!
Disclaimer These modules were developed in collaboration between doctoral capstone student Alyssa Antolin from Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. These modules were created specifically to support students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tidewater Community College. The content is intended to serve as a supplemental resource to reinforce foundational knowledge and promote student success within the program. Students are responsible for adhering to the specific course requirements, materials, and expectations outlined by their individual programs. For guidance regarding examinations, practical assessments, graded assignments, and required study materials, students should consult and communicate directly with their program professors and instructors. These modules do not replace official course instruction or faculty-directed learning resources.
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Back
Welcome & How to Use this Module
Read ALL instructions carefully BEFORE starting the module!
Purpose: This module is intended to serve as a refresher tool to review foundational prerequisite knowledge necessary before entering the OTA program.Module Structure:
Note: There is no penalty associated with scores on the Knowledge Checkpoints or Comprehensive Knowledge Check. These are intended to serve as practice and self-assessment tools only.
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Module 5: Time Management Skills
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Begin
Topic 1: Introduction to Time Management
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Introduction to Time Management
What is Time Management?
What is Time Management?
Time management is the ability to strategically plan and rank your daily responsibilities. Doing so can maximize your productivity and ensure key tasks in your day are finished. It requires making deliberate choices about where your energy goes allowing you to maintain a healthy equilibrium between your work, studies, and personal life. While you might already use standard tools like making to-do lists and scheduling tasks, there is always room to grow. Improving this skill can allow you to move past simple task management and achieve a high level of deep, meaningful work.
Failing to manage your time efficiently often leads to procrastination, poor prioritization, and burnout. This can result in lower-quality work and missed deadlines that can damage your academic or professional progress. Adopting positive habits can strengthen your self-confidence and enhance your long-term well-being ultimately empowering yourself to truly thrive.
Next
Back
Introduction to Time Management
Video: Student Success - Time Management
Time Management
This video by Michigan Technological University explains how some time management plans don't work the same for every student. It emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized plan that fits your student-life balance best.
Next
Back
Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
Next
Back
Introduction to Time Management
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Introduction to Time Management
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Topic 2: The Strategy Library
Let's explore some strategies you can add to your time management regimen!
Next
Time Management Strategies
Strategies
Time Management Strategies
Let's explore these various time management techniques to enhance your daily productivity. You can select and adopt the specific strategies that best fit your personal workflow. Here are a few approaches we'll outline in the module:
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Eisenhower Matrix
+INFO
Click the +INFO icon to learn more about the Eisenhower Matrix!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Pomodoro Technique
The Five Steps to the Pomodoro Technique
25-minute timer
5-minute break
One task at a time
25-30 minute break
Repeat
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more about the five steps!
Next
Back
Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Time Management Strategies
"Eat the Frog" Method & The Pickle Jar Theory
The Pickle Jar Theory
This video by Mindful Practices provides a great visual for the Pickle Jar Theory. It illustrates one strategy of how you can categorize and prioritize tasks more mindfully.
'Eat the Frog' Method
This video by GrowthMindset explores the 'Eat the Frog' method. It illustrates how prioritizing more difficult tasks first or earlier in your day can help optimize your productivity and mental clarity.
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Time Blocking Technique
Time Blocking
Divide each 24 hour day into smaller blocks.
Time blocking is a productivity technique where you divide your day into specific segments of time, with each "block" dedicated to completing a particular task or group of tasks. Instead of working from a standard, open-ended to-do list, you treat your schedule like a series of appointments with yourself.
Estimate time required for all your tasks.
Click each + icon to learn more about the Time Blocking Technique!
Schedule breaks in between.
Work your way through.
Adjust as needed.
Next
Back
Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Time Management Strategies
The Kanban Technique
The Kanban Technique
In this tutorial, Ed Tchoi explains how to set up a Kanban board to increase your productivity. You can easily adapt this tangible, visual tool to organize your tasks list and stay on top of your busy schedule!
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Click each +INFO icon to learn more about the GTG Method!
The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
The GTG Method
This method can help you plan, prioritize, and eliminate unnecessary tasks. It's a great starting point to creating "To-Do" lists for every facet of your life!
2. Clarify: Determine which tasks are actionable, can be put on hold, or can be eliminated.
3. Organize: Categorize each task into groups: personal projects, work tasks, school assignments, etc.
5. Engage: Once you've completed the first 4 steps, you are ready to start working!
4. Reflect: Decide how long each task should take and the next steps to completing them.
1. Capture: Take note of all and any tasks that come to your mind that need to be done.
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
+INFO
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
The Rapid Planning Method
Results-orientED
Purpose-driven
Massive Action Plan
Hover your mouse over each + icon to learn more details about RPM!
Next
Back
Knowledge Checkpoint
Please ensure you've reviewed the previous lesson before moving forward as you will not be able to return to the content once you click "Next".
Next
Back
Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Time Management Strategies
Knowledge Checkpoint
Next
Additional Resources
Here are a few extra resources to explore!
Next
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🔥All-in-One “Run Your Life” Tools
Sunsama: Pulls tasks from email, calendars, etc. into one daily planTickTick: To-do list + calendar + Pomodoro + habit tracker in one
🧠 Smart / AI Scheduling Tools
Reclaim.ai: Automatically schedules your tasks + habits into your calendarAkiflow: A fully automatic scheduling tool with AI support
Next
Back
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
✅ Simple + Clean Task Managers
Todoist: Type “study tomorrow at 3pm” and it auto-schedules itMicrosoft To Do: Free, simple, and integrates with Outlook
⏱️ Time Tracking
Toggl Track: Start/stop timer. Helps you see how long things tasks actually take. RescueTime: Automatically tracks what you do on your devices
Next
Back
Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🌱 Focus + Anti-Distraction Tools
Forest: You grow a virtual tree while studying. If you leave the app… your tree dies!Freedom: Blocks TikTok, Instagram, etc. across all devices Brain.fm: AI-generated music designed to improve concentration
📅 Scheduling & Calendar Tools
Goodle Calendar: Time-block your entire day Calendly: Lets people book time with you without the back-and-forth texting
Next
Back
Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
Next
Back
Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
Next
Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
Next
Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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Comprehensive Knowledge Check
Let's review what we've learned!
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References
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Introduction to Time Management
Additional Resources
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The Strategy Library
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Topic 1: Introduction to Time Management
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Introduction to Time Management
What is Time Management?
What is Time Management?
Time management is the ability to strategically plan and rank your daily responsibilities. Doing so can maximize your productivity and ensure key tasks in your day are finished. It requires making deliberate choices about where your energy goes allowing you to maintain a healthy equilibrium between your work, studies, and personal life. While you might already use standard tools like making to-do lists and scheduling tasks, there is always room to grow. Improving this skill can allow you to move past simple task management and achieve a high level of deep, meaningful work.
Failing to manage your time efficiently often leads to procrastination, poor prioritization, and burnout. This can result in lower-quality work and missed deadlines that can damage your academic or professional progress. Adopting positive habits can strengthen your self-confidence and enhance your long-term well-being ultimately empowering yourself to truly thrive.
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Introduction to Time Management
Video: Student Success - Time Management
Time Management
This video by Michigan Technological University explains how some time management plans don't work the same for every student. It emphasizes the importance of creating a personalized plan that fits your student-life balance best.
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Topic 2: The Strategy Library
Let's explore some strategies you can add to your time management regimen!
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Time Management Strategies
Strategies
Time Management Strategies
Let's explore these various time management techniques to enhance your daily productivity. You can select and adopt the specific strategies that best fit your personal workflow. Here are a few approaches we'll outline in the module:
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Time Management Strategies
The Eisenhower Matrix
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Time Management Strategies
The Pomodoro Technique
The Five Steps to the Pomodoro Technique
25-minute timer
5-minute break
One task at a time
25-30 minute break
Repeat
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Time Management Strategies
"Eat the Frog" Method & The Pickle Jar Theory
The Pickle Jar Theory
This video by Mindful Practices provides a great visual for the Pickle Jar Theory. It illustrates one strategy of how you can categorize and prioritize tasks more mindfully.
'Eat the Frog' Method
This video by GrowthMindset explores the 'Eat the Frog' method. It illustrates how prioritizing more difficult tasks first or earlier in your day can help optimize your productivity and mental clarity.
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Time Management Strategies
The Time Blocking Technique
Time Blocking
Divide each 24 hour day into smaller blocks.
Time blocking is a productivity technique where you divide your day into specific segments of time, with each "block" dedicated to completing a particular task or group of tasks. Instead of working from a standard, open-ended to-do list, you treat your schedule like a series of appointments with yourself.
Estimate time required for all your tasks.
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Schedule breaks in between.
Work your way through.
Adjust as needed.
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The Kanban Technique
The Kanban Technique
In this tutorial, Ed Tchoi explains how to set up a Kanban board to increase your productivity. You can easily adapt this tangible, visual tool to organize your tasks list and stay on top of your busy schedule!
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Click each +INFO icon to learn more about the GTG Method!
The Getting Things Done Method (GTG)
The GTG Method
This method can help you plan, prioritize, and eliminate unnecessary tasks. It's a great starting point to creating "To-Do" lists for every facet of your life!
2. Clarify: Determine which tasks are actionable, can be put on hold, or can be eliminated.
3. Organize: Categorize each task into groups: personal projects, work tasks, school assignments, etc.
5. Engage: Once you've completed the first 4 steps, you are ready to start working!
4. Reflect: Decide how long each task should take and the next steps to completing them.
1. Capture: Take note of all and any tasks that come to your mind that need to be done.
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The Rapid Planning Method (RPM)
The Rapid Planning Method
Results-orientED
Purpose-driven
Massive Action Plan
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Additional Resources
Here are a few extra resources to explore!
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Time Management Resources
Additional Resources to Explore
🔥All-in-One “Run Your Life” Tools
Sunsama: Pulls tasks from email, calendars, etc. into one daily planTickTick: To-do list + calendar + Pomodoro + habit tracker in one
🧠 Smart / AI Scheduling Tools
Reclaim.ai: Automatically schedules your tasks + habits into your calendarAkiflow: A fully automatic scheduling tool with AI support
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Additional Resources to Explore
✅ Simple + Clean Task Managers
Todoist: Type “study tomorrow at 3pm” and it auto-schedules itMicrosoft To Do: Free, simple, and integrates with Outlook
⏱️ Time Tracking
Toggl Track: Start/stop timer. Helps you see how long things tasks actually take. RescueTime: Automatically tracks what you do on your devices
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Additional Resources to Explore
🌱 Focus + Anti-Distraction Tools
Forest: You grow a virtual tree while studying. If you leave the app… your tree dies!Freedom: Blocks TikTok, Instagram, etc. across all devices Brain.fm: AI-generated music designed to improve concentration
📅 Scheduling & Calendar Tools
Goodle Calendar: Time-block your entire day Calendly: Lets people book time with you without the back-and-forth texting
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Be sure to schedule breaks for yourself at the beginning and end of each task.
Work through the schedule you've created! Take your time and follow the plan you've made as closely as possible.
In your 24-hour day, divide the hours into smaller blocks of time. This can help break down your tasks list into more manageable pieces.
In your 24-hour day, divide the hours into smaller blocks of time. This can help break down your tasks list into more manageable pieces.
Update your timeline as you go to account for tasks that take more or less time than originally planned.
Update your timeline as you go to account for tasks that take more or less time than originally planned.
Calculate how long each daily task will take, then schedule them into specific segments within a calendar or planner.
The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management strategy that helps you prioritize different tasks within your life by urgency and importance. Each quadrant displays different work strategies:
Urgent
Less Urgent
Important
Less Important
Calculate how long each daily task will take, then schedule them into specific segments within a calendar or planner.
Be sure to schedule breaks for yourself at the beginning and end of each task.
The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management strategy that helps you prioritize different tasks within your life by urgency and importance. Each quadrant displays different work strategies:
Urgent
Less Urgent
Important
Less Important
Work through the schedule you've created! Take your time and follow the plan you've made as closely as possible.