Lesson #3: Time Blocking

How to Excel in High School

Length: 30 mins

❏ Use time blocking to achieve your goals
❏ Make connections between time management and graduating from high school
❏ Understand that managing your time saves you time and makes you feel less stressed

  • Why is it important to manage your time?
  • What are you already doing to manage your time? Is it working? How do you know?
  • Watch the following video: The Science of Productivity
    • After watching the video, discuss the following questions.
      • According to the video, what are three tips to be more productive?
      • Is multitasking effective? Why or why not?
      • Is it better to focus on big tasks, or to break big tasks into smaller steps? Why?
Time-Blocking-WorksheetDownload

How will time blocking help you achieve your S.M.A.R.T. goals?

What’s Next?

New concepts covered and activities completed:
TODAY – Lesson #3: Time Blocking

  • Time blocking
  • Time management


NEXT WEEK – Lesson #4: Self-Advocacy