Time is a resource just like money.Time
management is really self-management. The way you manage your time
reflects who you are.
Think about the past month.For each of the
time pressures listed below, indicate how much each has been a
source of distress to you.
Score each item according to how much of the time each statement
applies to you.
The
Scale: 1(always),
2(often), 3(sometimes), 4 (rarely), 5(never)
always
never
I
feel overwhelmed by too many tasks and responsibilities-juggling priorities.
I
am very busy and impatient.
The
closer the deadlines, the harder I work.
I
have to cope with too many organizational or job task changes.
I
am drowning in an overload of information from mail, faxes, E-mail,
the Internet.
I
feel pressured by too many demands from clients/customers /boss.
I
dislike turning over responsibility to others.
I
find it difficult to stay agile, flexible, and resilient and focus
on what is important.
Worry
robs me of time and energy.
I
have difficulty making decisions affecting my work and the work of
associates.
I'm
frequently late for appointments or meetings.
My “B” and “C” priorities
take so much time that I rarely get to the “A's”.
I
put things off until it's too late, or no longer matters.
I
look at projects as a whole, rather than breaking them up into smaller
units.
I
am sleep deprived and do not feel rested in the morning.
I
feel that my work does not reflect my vision, mission, and values.
My
behavior is incongruent with what I truly believe.
Planning
my day-every day is difficult for me.
I
am unable to establish a clear direction and develop personal and career
goals.
I
find it difficult to create a health work and life balance.
Scoring
1-30
•TIME
MASTER
You are doing a great job managing your time and life. Congratulations!
Coaching may help you achieve even higher levels of performance.
31-50
•LEARNING
You are managing yourself and time to a considerable extent.
There is still room for improvement. You will benefit
from taking a Time/Self-Management
workshop. Consider
coaching to help you further develop your self-management
skills and learn new strategies.
51-100
• RED ALERT!
Things may be spinning out of control. You need to change
certain behaviors and learn new skills. Don't walk…RUN
to a Time/Self-Management workshop. Strongly consider
coaching.
