Master your schedule and balance priorities effectively
Time management isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most. Between school, activities, social life, family, and personal goals, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and like there's never enough time.
In this workshop, you'll learn proven systems used by successful students, entrepreneurs, and leaders to take control of your schedule, reduce stress, and achieve your goals without burning out.
Most people have no idea where their time goes. Before you can manage it better, you need to see the truth.
Estimate how many hours you typically spend on each activity in a normal weekday (total should equal 24):
Not all tasks are equal. President Eisenhower used this system to decide what deserved his attention. You should too.
Write 3-4 things you need to do this week in each quadrant:
Most people live in Q1 (firefighting) and Q4 (time wasting). Successful people spend most of their time in Q2—doing important things before they become urgent. This is where real progress happens.
Time blocking is the practice of scheduling specific blocks of time for specific activities. It eliminates decision fatigue and protects your priorities.
Block out your time from wake-up to sleep. Be realistic!
Every "yes" to something is a "no" to something else. Learning to say no (kindly but firmly) is essential for time management.
Read these scenarios and choose how you'd respond:
Situation 1: A friend asks you to hang out tonight, but you have a big test tomorrow and haven't studied enough.
Situation 2: You're invited to join another activity/club, but your schedule is already packed.
Situation 3: Someone asks for help on homework during your designated study time.
You can have all the time in the world, but if you have no energy, it's useless. Smart time management includes energy management.
Schedule these energy-sustaining practices into your week:
You can't manage time you don't track. Know where your time actually goes.
Use the Eisenhower Matrix: Focus on Q2 (important but not urgent) to avoid living in crisis mode.
Schedule specific blocks for specific tasks. Protect your deep work time fiercely.
Every yes to something unimportant is a no to something that matters. Protect your priorities.
Schedule hard tasks during your peak energy. Protect sleep, movement, and recovery.
Spend 30 minutes each Sunday planning the week ahead and reviewing what worked.
Demonstrating mastery in time auditing, prioritization with the Eisenhower Matrix, time blocking, boundary setting, and energy management.