the section below to make it even better. - You are good at some aspects, but there is scope for improvement elsewhere. Focus on the key issues in the section below and you will most likely find that work becomes less stressful. - The good news is that you have a great opportunity to improve your effectiveness at work for long term success!
However, to realise this you have to improve your time management skills. (i) Make a schedule of your activities and tasks. This will help to effectively manage time allocated to each task. A proper time schedule should be prepared for the entire day, which must always include leisure time.
Types of Activities Compulsory Optional Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Example: Daily dusting and cleaning of house, school assignments, preparing for school, cooking, resting, etc. Example: Washing clothes, ironing clothes, weekly cleaning of house, buying grocery, preparing for weekly school assignments, etc. Example: Paying monthly school fee, rearranging cupboards. Example: Final examination, annual school events, health check-ups, etc.
Example: Going on a journey, planting trees and herbs at home, participating in some functions, etc. F igure : T ypes of T ime S chedules An example of a time and activity plan of a student studying in Class XII, who lives in a small town and lives near the school, is given below. In the next column write your own time and activity plan. Time Plan of a Student Your Time Plan wakes up – daily personal activities – studying/helping in kitchen work – bathing and getting ready for school – breakfast and reading newspaper – reaching school – in school – reaching home – changing clothes, washing hands and face, eating lunch, etc.
– Resting/sleeping – studying and completing school related work – playing outdoor, leisure time, watching TV, spending