NDSS Academy

Time Management & Goal Setting

Planning the day, priorities and reaching goals.

4 HoursDuration 6Chapters27Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Understanding Your Time 4 topics
  1. Why time is valuable
  2. Keeping a one-day time log
  3. Common time wasters: phone, TV, long gossip
  4. Energy: best hours of your day
02Priorities: Urgent vs Important 4 topics
  1. The 4-box urgent / important matrix
  2. Do, Plan, Delegate, Drop
  3. The 80/20 (Pareto) idea
  4. Saying no politely
03Planning the Day and Week 5 topics
  1. To-do list the night before
  2. Time blocking
  3. Weekly plan
  4. Keeping buffer time for surprises
  5. Using a phone calendar or reminders
04Setting SMART Goals 4 topics
  1. Short-term and long-term goals
  2. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
  3. Breaking a big goal into small steps
  4. Writing goals down
05Beating Procrastination 5 topics
  1. Why we delay work
  2. The 2-minute rule
  3. Focused work blocks (Pomodoro: 25 minutes work + 5 minutes break)
  4. Start with one small step
  5. Small rewards
06Habits, Health and Review 5 topics
  1. Daily routine
  2. Sleep 7-8 hours
  3. Balance of work, family and rest
  4. Weekly review of goals
  5. Tracking progress

About

You will be able to

  • Find out where your time goes with a simple one-day time log
  • Sort tasks by urgent and important and do the right task first
  • Make a daily to-do list and a simple weekly plan
  • Write SMART goals and break a big goal into small steps
  • Use simple tricks like the 2-minute rule and short focused work blocks to stop delaying work
  • Review progress every week and keep a healthy balance of work, rest and family

Who it is for

  • Students preparing for school or competitive exams
  • Working people, shopkeepers and home-makers who feel there is never enough time
  • Anyone who wants to set goals and actually reach them

What you need

  • Ability to read simple sentences (the trainer explains everything orally too)
  • A notebook and pen

Questions

I am not good at reading. Can I join?

Yes. The course is taught by talking, examples and simple activities. Only short lists are written.

How long is the course?

About 4 hours, usually in 2 sessions of 2 hours.

Do I need a smartphone?

No. A notebook and pen are enough. Phone calendar and reminders are shown as an extra option.

Will there be a test?

Yes. Short tests are taken online at the centre; your marks and result show in your student login.

Download the syllabus (PDF)

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