time management

Discusses the importance of organization skills at work, explaining how to manage a schedule, eliminate things that waste time, and organize a workplace, and examining the pitfalls of procrastination as well as the secrets of better time management.

"Young Derek bites off more than he can chew when he decides to enter the school talent show and try out for the basketball team"--Provided by publisher.

Presenting yourself in a positive and constructive way at school can be particularly challenging. Whether you are preparing for tests, attending lectures, working in groups, or relaxing in your spare time, it is very important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to successfully navigate each school day, whatever the situation.

Provides school librarians with practical help in working efficiently, covering such topics as organizational styles, goal mapping, realistic schedules, one's work area, account keeping, and problems including distractions, overcommitting, and perfectionism.

"There are many opinions about whether kids have too much to do. Important questions include: Do kids have too much homework? Are kids too involved in sports? Do kids need more free time? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking"--Back cover.

"From the bestselling author of Driven to Distraction, the world's leading expert on ADD and ADHD tackles attention deficit inside today's workplaces. Ned Hallowell, known for his work with children and adults, now identifies the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work--where many of today's adults feel distracted and unproductive. He explains why commonly offered solutions like "learn to manage your time better" or "make a to-do list" just don't work because they don't address the deeper, underlying issues of mental distraction at play. Through a set of reliable techniques, Hallowell shows how anyone can regain control of their attention and most productive mental state. By identifying the most common patterns for how and why people surrender their attention, Hallowell helps readers acknowledge and break the habits that undermine their effectiveness. Illustrated with compelling stories based on the successful diagnosis and treatment of thousands of people who have sought Dr. Hallowell's help"--.

Shows children how to incorporate creativity, religious community, organized children's programs or volunteering, and time at home without television or video games into their schedules, explaining why this use of time is valuable and providing specific activity suggestions.

A guide to teaching children organizational skills.