TIME MANAGEMENT TOOL
TIME MANAGEMENT RATING SCALE
NAME DATE
USE THIS SCALE TO RESPOND.
5 – FITS ME PERFECTLY! 4 – FREQUENTLY TRUE FOR ME 3 – SOMETIMES TRUE FOR ME
2 - NOT USUALLY TRUE FOR ME 1 – RARELY TRUE FOR ME 0 – NEVER! NOT ME AT ALL!
PART 1: PLANNING TO SUCCEED
____1. I MADE AND UPDATE LONG RANGE, WEEKLY, AND DAILY PLANS REGULARLY.
____2. I HAVE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED, WRITTEN GOALS AND ACTIVITIES AND I USE THEM IN MAKING MY DAILY “TO DO” LIST.
____3. I HAVE A DAILY TO DO LIST.
____4. I PRIORITIZE EVERY LIST BEFORE BEGINNING.
____5. I DO NOT OVERCOMMIT MYSELF. I SET REASONARLE LIMITS FOR MYSELF.
____6. I PLAN AHEAD TO PREVENT ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS, CONFUSION, OR CRISIS.
____7. I DO the most important tasks first.
____8. I use an agenda for meeting and work periods.
PART 2: distractions and the robbers
____1. i use unexpected waiting time to my advantage.
____2. I concentrate on what I’m doing and resist distractions.
____3. I finish tasks and projects which I start.
____4. I make time for scheduled breaks, relaxation, and renewal of my mind.
____5. I consider my biological peak times when scheduling.
____6. I minimize socializing and small talk during work time.
____7. Most of my phone calls are under ten minutes.
PART 3: MASTERING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
____1. MY WORK IS ORGANIZED.
____2. I do not often spend time looking for misplaced items.
____3. Instead of putting things down, I put them away.
____4. I handle papers only once after sorting.
____5. I throw away junk.
____6. Clock, calendar, plan books and other time saving tools are at hand.
____7. Items！I use most frequently closest to my chair.
PART 4: PACING
____1. I rarely find myself rushing. (Walking, talking, working, eating)
____2. I have little or no backlog of important work.
____3. I begin large projects in advance and avoid last minute rushing.
____4. I break large tasks into their component parts.
____5. I recognize my own procrastination and resist the temptation.
____6. I usually make decisions quickly.
____7. I synchronize my work with others and ask others to synchronize with me.
PART 5: DELEGATION
____1. I am able to ask others for help.
____2. I ask others for help and receive it.
____3. When I delegate, the tasks are usually done on time and correctly.
PART 6: GENERAL
____1. I know the cost of one hour of my time.
____2. I know and use the 80/20 rule.
____3. I frequently ask myself, “what’s the best use of my time right now?”
