Introduce the Concept of Time Management

Introduce the Concept of Time Management                         40 Min

Introduce the session and ask trainees about their time. Have they ever thought about how they use their time? How much time does one have? Explain the time concept and importance of time management using the visual aid.

To accomplish the work in case of work, family, study, socialising etc. you should gradually organise all tasks, above all try to be successful. In addition, for all of this you give time. So you should know how you are using your time.

Visual Aid 1.6.1:  What is time?

Time
-          Time is a ressource we all have -          We all use our time for different things: -          for work, living, food, sleep, study, friends

Ask- “A day has 24 hours. Tell me how do you spend your day during the week?” Allow two participants to describe.
Then ask-“ Tell me how do you spend a usual weekend?” Allow one participant to describe. Elaborate the varieties and options of using time. Invite them to assess their time use with the help of the following table.

  : Handout Exercise How students use time (15 Mins)

Areas of my life	Hours you spend  during the week	Hours you spend  on weekend
Work
Self-Study
Sleeping
Personal Hygiene, taking bath et.
Sports/exercise
Food preparation
Eating
Cleaning
Training, learning
Relationships
Shopping
Family commitments
On the phone
Transport