CSE 1101 Sec. 110
December 1, 2010
Journal Entries # 13, # 20, # 24, # 28
Donna Bennett
CSE 1101 Sec. 110
December 1, 2010
Journal Entry # 13
In this activity, you’ll explore how you could improve your present self management system. By becoming more effective and efficient in the use of time, you’ll complete a greater number of important actions and maximize your chances of attaining your goals and dreams. 1. Write about the system (or lack of system) that you presently use to decide what you will do each day. There is no “wrong” answer, so don’t let your Inner Critic or Inner Defender get involved. Consider questions such as how you know what homework to do, when to prepare for tests, what classes to attend, and what instructor conferences to go to. How do you track what you need to do in other roles, such as your social or work life? Why do you currently use this approach? How well is your system working (giving examples wherever possible)? How do you feel while using this approach to self-management (e.g., stressed, calm, energized, frantic, etc.)?
I know what homework to do by following the syllabus and writing down all homework assignments. I prepare for tests according to the syllabus as a guide line along with attending class on a regular basis. On Sunday’s, during football season, I watch Pro football with my friends. On Saturday’s I do chores, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping. On Friday, is usually saved for doctor appointments and I keep track of all this on a Master Schedule.
2. Write about how you could use or adapt the three self-management tools in this chapter to create a leak-proof self-management system and improve your outcomes and experiences. Or, if you do not want to use or adapt any of these tools, explain why. Consider the monthly calendar, the next actions list, and the tracking form. How might you use them separately or in combination? How could you use computers or other technology in your self-management