Time Management: Lists
Time is a wonderful gift from God. While we do not know how many years we will be granted here on Earth, we do know that everyone has the same 24 hours each day, with 168 hours each week. The busiest person utilizes the same amount of time each day as the least accomplished person who only manages to spend the day on the couch, watching TV or playing computer games! What does your current use of time indicate about you? This activity will help you see how much time you truly have left to “manage” once you determine what time you currently have committed to your daily activities and tasks. Complete the chart provided below to see where you stand now. Simply type in the hours spent on each activity and total up each column.

Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Weekly Total
Commuting
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
14
Work
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
50
Eating
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
11
Exercise
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Home chores
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
Family time
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
17
Social time
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Volunteering
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Worship
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
7
Prayer/Bible study
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
3.5
Personal grooming/hygiene
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
7
Entertainment
(TV, movies, games, etc.)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3.5
Shopping
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.5
1.5
Sleeping
6
6
6
6
6
7
6
42
Other

Daily Total
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
23.5
164.50

Time Left (24-daily total) (168-weekly total)

Once you complete the chart, answer the following questions thoroughly.
1. How much time do you have available on a daily basis? Take the total hours committed for each day and subtract from 24. M_.5__ T_.5__ W_.5__ R__.5_ F_.5__ S_.5_ S_.5_

2. How much time do you have available on a weekly basis? Take your weekly total and subtract it from 168.