Practical Exercises

Exercise 1: Self-Reflection on Time Management (10 minutes) Take a moment to reflect on your current time management habits. Answer the following questions:

1. What are your main challenges when it comes to managing your time effectively?
2. Do you have clear goals and priorities in your personal and professional life?
3. How do you currently approach planning and organizing your tasks?
4. What are your expectations from this time management course?

Exercise 2: Time Management Goal Setting (15 minutes) Set specific time management goals for yourself. Use the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) to make your goals actionable. Here’s an example:

• Goal: “I will reduce daily distractions by setting aside two focused work hours every morning for important tasks, starting from next week.”

Now, create two more time management goals following the SMART criteria.

1. Goal:
2. Goal:

Exercise 3: Prioritization Activity (20 minutes) Imagine you have a list of ten tasks to complete today. Using the ABCD method (A for most important, B for important, C for less important, D for least important), prioritize these tasks accordingly. Then, create a simple to-do list for today based on your prioritization.

Task List:

1. Finish the presentation for the client meeting tomorrow.
2. Respond to urgent emails.
3. Schedule a team meeting for next week.
4. Review and update the monthly sales report.
5. Make a follow-up call to a potential client.
6. Prepare a grocery list.
7. Check social media.
8. Organize your desk.
9. Read industry news.
10. Watch a TV show.