Time Management Definitions Time management is the ability to organize and plan how to divide your time between different activities. Activities can include things you have to do (e.g., sleep, eat), things you want to do (e.g., have fun with friends, spend time outside), and things you may not look forward to (e.g., homework, attending a doctor’s appointment). Everyone has tasks they are responsible for every day. Having strong time management skills enables a person to get each task done without rushing or stressing.
Learning to manage time is a skill that often must be explicitly taught and consistently practiced. As we get older, we have more responsibilities and more demands. Therefore, it is critical to have strategies in place to help you manage your time well.
Guiding Questions Do you find yourself running late to class, to appointments, to sports practice, etc.? Do you find it hard to balance your schoolwork, your social life, family time, and taking care of yourself? What time management strategies do you use to keep yourself on track? Are there specific apps or tools you use that help you manage your time? What is one new time management skill you can start working on today? Resources 10 Proven Time Management Skills You Should Learn Today – Lifehack (lifehack.org) This article shares 10 time management skills that everyone should work on.
Accessible Time Tracking – Perkins (perkins.org) This article from Perkins School for the Blind shares a variety of accessible time tracking tools that can be used to support efficient time management.
Finding a Strategy: Time management skills – The Open University (help.open.ac.uk) The Open University provides several tips for time management at the university level. Each content area includes a short video with a transcript.
How Good is Your Time Management? – MindTools (mindtools.com) This website includes a short (15-question) time management self-assessment to enable you to evaluate how good your time management is right now. Following the quiz the article shares insights into the areas where you may need support along with specific tools you can use for each.
Making it Work: Executive Function Tools to Build Skills – Perkins (perkins.org) In this resource, learn about executive function tools to develop academic, professional, and independent living skills. Time management is one of several executive function skills.
Time Management for Kids with LD Although this article is focused on students with learning disabilities, the resource shares helpful time management strategies for all students. Some examples of strategies include using a planner and making tasks achievable.
