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Assessing Time-Management Techniques

5=Strongly Agree
4=Agree
3=Don't Know
2=Disagree
1=Strongly Disagree

1. I lead a balanced life with a reasonable amount of time devoted to play. (1 2 3 4 5)

2. I usually plan my days and weeks carefully. (1 2 3 4 5)

3. My daily plans are related to my short-term and long-term goals. (1 2 3 4 5)

4. I know how to prioritize tasks for best results. (1 2 3 4 5)

5. I plan projects carefully before plunging in. (1 2 3 4 5)

6. I have a specific place for supplies and items I use frequently. (1 2 3 4 5)

7. I feel that I have control over events in my life. (1 2 3 4 5)

8. I have a clear understanding of my value system. (1 2 3 4 5)

9. I am able to say no when a request does not fit with my personal objectives. (1 2 3 4 5)

10. I use a personal calendar that allows me to manage all my time. (1 2 3 4 5)

Scoring

00 - 10 Your priority-management skills are very weak. 11 - 20 Your priority-management skills are weak.
21 - 30 Your priority-management skills are average. 31 - 40 Your priority-management skills are very good. 41 - 50 Your priority-management skills are excellent.

Assessing Peak Performance Period

1. Are you lethargic in the morning until you have been up for an hour or so?

2. Did you try to schedule your classes this semester after 10 AM so you could sleep later?

3. Do you feel a little down around 5 PM but feel ready to go again around 8 PM?

4. Have you tended to pull all-nighters in the past?

5. Do you wake up early and spring right out of bed?

6. Do you have a hard time being productive during the late afternoon hours?

7. Is it impossible for you to concentrate after 10 PM?

8. Are you one of those rare college students who loves 8 AM classes?

Scoring

If you answered yes to questions 1 through 4, or to most of them, you are a NIGHT person.  If you answered yes to questions 5 through 8, or to most of them, you are a MORNING person.  Being a morning person does not mean that you can never get anything done at night, and vice versa.