The "Fritter Finder" time management technique (shown to the right) was the first technique I tried to reduce wasted time during the week. This strategy was very effective for me as I planned out my entire schedule for the week and saw how much free time I had. I assigned a task for every period of free time to keep me on track with assignments, and on top of the material learned in my classes. By following the Fritter Finder, I would be done with homework each night around 7PM, saving me from staying up late and not producing my best work.
In addition to the Fritter Finder, I used the "Target Planner" technique this week (shown left). I applied this technique to my Faculty Interview Project to set guidelines for myself to follow. The guidelines were set to give me extra time in case I couldn't carryout a task on a certain day. As long as I take out each task before the main objective I will have a solid project to turn in when the due date comes. I like the Target Planner technique as it serves as a reminder of the things I need to do and sets reasonable time for me to get them done.
The combination of these two time management techniques has served to be effective as I have noticed the decrease in stress, and I have also gained more free time to relax. I recommend these techniques to anyone with time management problems as they can really get you on the track to proper time management application.
I found it interesting how you said that by using both tasks it was effective. When I tried using the Fritter Finder, I found myself procrastinating because I thought in my head that I had so much free time. It usually ended with me staying up late to complete an assignment. Yet with the target planner, I saw when I had something due and I just did it. I think if I try your way of using the fritter finder by adding in when I should be doing what it will help. I think I will be trying that for next week to see if I am able to complete assignments.
ReplyDeleteI have much difficulty when it comes to time management as well, so I also think that the Fritter Finder is extremely helpful. It made it easier to visualize how much free time I had to complete assignments. I like how you listed a set of times for each of your courses in your "fritter" time. I should try to do that too, as opposed to just leaving my "fritter" time open for completing any assignments from whichever course. Like I told Amanda, I did not find the Target Planner as useful as you two did, but we all have different learning methods.
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