In my Foundations of Leadership 325 class we are talking about what we value and how that dictates what we do in life both personally and professionally. So, I found it interesting when I read in chapter two, "How you manage time reflects what you value - what is most important to you and what consequences you are willing to accept when you make certain choices." I had not thought of values in regards to time management, but it makes perfect sense. I don't think anyone would argue the point that success in school depends, in large part, on time management. You simply can't accomplish all that is required without it. My thought is to let this insight on values work to my advantage. For example, when I'm not managing my time well, I want to look up stream and see what I was valuing more than school. And why. My ill management of time started long before the paper was past due. Hopefully that insight will help me clear up my priorities to ensure my success.
I didn't see anything in the chapter that I don't agree with. Most of it is helpful advise. Here are some tidbits that would be especially helpful to me.
1. Don't ignore long-term goals in order to meet short-term goals.
2. Keep in mind, what goals and objectives are most important to you and most consistent with your values.
3. Many of the decisions you make today are reversible. You can change your major, your career, and even your life goals. If you need to make a change then do it. Ask yourself whether what you are doing at any moment contributes to, or detracts from, your purpose for being in college.
4. Research shows that you will be able to study most effectively and retain the most information if you concentrate on one task at a time.
5. Time management is a life long skill.
I felt the chapter's weak point was the "Tech Tip" section. There are so many really good tech tips out there for better study and organization. Their list was pitiful. Reading this chapter reminded me that in my last job I used Outlook, and I loved using the "Task List" for keeping track of what I needed to do. I believe I heard a rumor that we can get a free download of Outlook as a student. I'm going to be visiting The Zone soon with my fingers crossed. I've been struggling, trying to keep all my electronic and paper to-do lists coherent. I think this may be my solution.
Lastly, I want to mention the study skills class I talked about in our class tonight. I can't tell you how helpful it was and continues to be. I'd go so far as to say that I would be lost without it. I use the skills I gleaned in that class every single day. I highly recommend it and my teacher Dr. L K who will be retiring after Spring 2016. The class is ED - LTCY 105 Reading and Study Strategies, just in case you're interested.
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