*Audience:* Professionals, students, remote workers, entrepreneurs, or teams 

 

*Course Description* 

This course teaches practical strategies to prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and overcome procrastination. Participants will learn to balance personal and professional responsibilities using frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix, SMART goals, and time-blocking. Interactive exercises, self-assessments, and personalized planning tools ensure actionable results.

 

# *Course Objectives* 

By the end of the course, participants will: 

1. Identify time-wasting habits and prioritize high-impact tasks. 

2. Set and align daily tasks with long-term goals using SMART criteria. 

3. Implement tools and techniques (e.g., calendars, apps, Pomodoro). 

4. Overcome procrastination and manage distractions. 

5. Balance work, personal life, and self-care effectively. 

6. Adapt strategies for remote work, teams, or academic settings. 

 

*Weekly Schedule* 

 

*Week 1: Introduction to Time Management* 

- *Topics:* 

  - The cost of poor time management (stress, burnout, missed deadlines). 

  - Self-assessment: Time audit exercise. 

  - Myth vs. reality: "Busy" vs. "Productive." 

- *Activity:* Track time for 3 days and analyse patterns. 

 

*Week 2: Goal Setting and Prioritization* 

- *Topics:* 

  - SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). 

  - Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent vs. Important). 

- *Activity:* Create a personal/professional goal hierarchy. 

 

*Week 3: Tools and Techniques* 

- *Topics:* 

  - Digital tools (Trello, Google Calendar, Todoist). 

  - Analog methods (bullet journaling, time-blocking). 

  - The Pomodoro Technique and batching tasks. 

- *Activity:* Design a weekly schedule using time-blocking. 

 

*Week 4: Overcoming Procrastination* 

- *Topics:* 

  - Psychological roots of procrastination (fear, perfectionism). 

  - Strategies: The 2-Minute Rule, accountability partners. 

- *Activity:* Group discussion and action plan for a procrastinated task. 

 

 *Week 5: Managing Distractions and Focus* 

- *Topics:* 

  - Identifying internal vs. external distractions. 

  - Deep work vs. shallow work (Cal Newport’s framework). 

  - Digital detox and workspace optimization. 

- *Activity:* Focus challenge (90-minute deep work session). 

 

*Week 6: Work-Life Balance and Energy Management* 

- *Topics:*  

  - Energy cycles (circadian rhythms). 

  - The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) for productivity. 

  - Scheduling self-care and downtime. 

- *Activity:* Create an energy audit and balance plan. 

 

*Week 7: Advanced Strategies for Teams and Remote Work* 

- *Topics:* 

  - Agile methodologies (sprints, stand-ups). 

  - Collaborative tools (Asana, Slack). 

  - Managing time across time zones. 

- *Activity:* Simulate a remote team project timeline. 

 

*Week 8: Review and Personal Action Plan* 

- *Topics:* 

  - Review key concepts and troubleshoot challenges. 

  - Develop a personalized time management system. 

- *Activity:* Present final action plans and peer feedback. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- *Participation & Engagement:* 20% 

- *Weekly Reflection Journals:* 20% 

- *Personal Time Management Plan:* 30% 

- *Final Presentation:* 30%