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March 4, 2025
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This spring has been a bit of a roller coaster!听 At this half-way point, right before
spring break, you鈥檝e reached the high point of the ride. Take a pause. We have just
a few moments to glance around. Take a look back toward the dark depths of winter
where we came from and take a quick look forward into the distance where we see break
up, warming skies, and ultimately, spring. It is coming. In between here and there
is the exhilarating plunge into spring break and the few remaining weeks that will
pass in a hurtling rush.
Welcome to Week 8! Enjoy the view!
From this high point, take a moment to take stock. How are you doing? Are you caught
up? Are you feeling confident that you have your urgent and important matters managed?
Are you feeling overwhelmed? If you are feeling a bit buried, it might be helpful
to take a moment to think about how you prioritize your time. What is your time management
strategy? Have you ever heard that question or thought about how you spend your time?
Many different ideas and models help people think about time management. One of my
favorites is called the . It provides a basic matrix that you might use to think about how to categorize the
various demands on your time. Where would or should your studies fit into this scheme?
Where does the latest streaming TV series fit into your plans? What about your spring
break activities? Take a moment, and sketch it out. Where should you spend your attention?
Of course, you can鈥檛 manage your time, you can only manage the things you do with
it. Check out from the University of Georgia. A strong strategy here can lead to a more peaceful
ride during the weeks ahead. It can also lead to longer-term gains.听
Here are some key parts I鈥檇 like to share, you might find helpful:
鈥淧eople who practice good time management techniques often find that they:
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Are more productive.
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Have more energy for things they need to accomplish.
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Feel less stressed.
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Have more free time to do the things they want.
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Get more things done.
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Relate more positively to others.
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Feel better about themselves. (Dodd and Subdheim, 2005)鈥�
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Urgent |
Not Urgent |
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Important
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Do these tasks as soon as possible. Examples:
- Submit job application by 5 p.m.
- Pick up sick child from school
- Go to class
- Study for tomorrow鈥檚 exam
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Defer these tasks until all urgent and important tasks have been completed. Examples:
- Schedule dentist appointment
- Exercise
- Plan family gathering
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Not Important
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Delegate these tasks to the appropriate people who can manage them. Examples:
- Help roommate with life issues
- Responding to some emails
- Meal prep
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Delete these tasks 鈥� they are often time wasters. Examples:
- Respond to social media comments
- Online shopping
- Finish watching TV show
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, University of Georgia Extension.
Are you already on top of your game? Great! If there is room to improve, now is a
good time to re-center and reset your priorities and schedule. Take a moment to reflect
on where you should focus and on what elements you should ignore or spend less time
on. Are you ready for the ride? Keep your arms and legs inside the car - here we go!
Things to do:
Have a great week! Enjoy the amazing 黑料吃瓜网 this week and have a fabulous spring
break!
Let me know what you are doing for the break that has you excited! As always, I鈥檓
at obguthrie@alaska.edu.
鈥� Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management
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