Course Description
Everyone has dreams and goals. Achieving personal and professional goals, however, requires planning and action. Learning how to manage time and set realistic goals will increase your chance of success in every area of your life. Following the advice in this course will help increase your productivity and help you achieve your dreams.
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
Overcome procrastination
Manage time effectively
Accomplish important tasks
Self-motivate
Create SMART goals
Agenda
Course Core Competencies:
Module One: Overcoming Procrastination (I)
Topic A: Eat That Frog!
Topic B: Just Do It
Topic C: The 15 Minute Rule
Topic D: Chop It Up
Module Two: Overcoming Procrastination (II)
Topic A: Remove Distractions
Topic B: Start Small and Build
Topic C: Reward Yourself
Topic D: Set Realistic Deadlines
Module Three: Four P’s of Goal Setting
Topic A: They Need to Be Positive
Topic B: They Need to Be Personal
Topic C: They Need to Be Possible
Topic D: They Need to Be Prioritized
Module Four: Improving Motivation
Topic A: Remember Peak Moments
Topic B: Write Down Your Goals
Topic C: Use Gamification
Topic D: Track Your Progress
Module Five: Wise Time Management
Topic A: Urgent/Important Matrix
Topic B: The 80/20 Rule
Topic C: Utilize a Calendar
Topic D: Create a Ritual
Module Six: Tips for Completing Tasks
Topic A: One Minute Rule
Topic B: Five Minute Rule
Topic C: Break Up Large Tasks
Topic D: Utilize Technology
Module Seven: Increase Your Productivity
Topic A: Repeat What Works
Topic B: Get Faster
Topic C: Remove “Should” from Your Dictionary
Topic D: Build on Your Successes
Module Eight: “To Do” List Characteristics
Topic A: Focus on the Important
Topic B: Chunk, Block, Tackle
Topic C: Make It a Habit
Topic D: Plan Ahead
Module Nine: Smart Goals
Topic A: Specific
Topic B: Measurable
Topic C: Attainable
Topic D: Realistic
Topic E: Timely
Module Ten: Mistakes Will Happen
Topic A: Accept It
Topic B: Bouncing Back
Topic C: Adapt and Learn from Them
Topic D: If Needed, Ask for Help