So, your student struggles with time management
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Time management is one of the most common challenges we see in students
Luckily, we know first hand that time management can be learned, taught, and applied. Learn how Executive Function support can help your student build stronger time management skills that will help them succeed in the classroom and far beyond.
Time management is the ability to use time effectively and productively, especially at school or work. This allows us to coordinate tasks and activities to maximize the effectiveness of efforts.
Our Executive Function coaches are professionals who help people improve their ability to manage their time more effectively. They help people become more productive and organized by providing guidance on how to prioritize tasks, set goals, and create systems or processes to help them achieve their objectives. Our coaches also provide support, accountability, and resources to individuals to help them make the changes needed to improve their time management skills.
What is time management?
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Time management strategies
Learn tried and true time management strategies that will help your child take control of their week.
Budget vs. Actual
By understanding the time you have budgeted (B) for a task, versus (V) the time the task actually (A) takes, you can start to have a better understanding of how long everyday tasks should be scheduled for. This is essential for students when creating their homework plans for the evening. Does it really only take 15 minutes to make 50 flashcards? Is writing an outline truly a 45-minute ordeal? Keeping track of the difference in time that students budget for these tasks and the time they actually take leads to more accurate and useful plans.
Using BVA in everyday life will allow you to make realistic time estimates for planning purposes.
The Unschedule
The unschedule is a tool described in the book, The Now Habit by Neil Fiore. Scheduling self-care, fixed activities, and guilt-free play first, allows you to fit in work in your free time.
This technique helps you visualize how all of your commitments can fit. It forces you to be realistic about your time and gives you more time to find workable solutions.
5-minute Goals
Big tasks can be overwhelming for students and adults. Oftentimes, we make to-do lists that are longer than what can be accomplished given the time each day. To use 5-minute goals, select a task that should take no more than 5 minutes, set the timer, and get started!
You can even try this strategy for tasks that might take more than 5 minutes as a simple way to get started. If you need to put away dishes, set that timer for 5 minutes and just do whatever you can accomplish within that time frame. Now, you're already into the task and have accomplished more than you did 5 minutes ago.
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Calendar App
As Executive Function coaches, we recommend a calendar app for clients of all ages. Both Google Calendar and iCal can be synced up with your device and include features like text reminders for appointments, color coding of different types of events, task lists with due dates, and the ability to schedule recurring events.
Calendar apps make the difference between forgetting about that eye exam and knowing exactly where you need to be and when you need to be there.
Don't forget, having a calendar app is great, but you have to get into the habit of actually using it!
What to expect fromExecutive Functioncoaching:
In 1:1 sessions online, coaches help students identify, employ, and evaluate tools and strategies that address their specific needs. Our coaches customize their approach to each individual depending upon their attitude toward changing work habits. We use a research-based model to attain clients’ buy-in to improve their self-management skills and lead to lasting change.
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