PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 1 Time Management Exercise

Student Name

Capella University

PSYC FPX 3002 Developing a Psychology Perspective

Prof. Name

Date

Creating a Timetable for Balancing Commitments and Education

Introduction

Creating a well-organized timetable that accommodates both personal commitments and educational pursuits is essential for effective time management. This schedule aims to balance various aspects of life, including work, family, chores, education, and leisure activities.

Your Schedule

Time	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
11 p.m.–6 a.m.	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Sleep	Family/ Sleep	Family/ Sleep
6 a.m.–8 a.m.	Breakfast prep, eat & clean up	Breakfast prep, eat & clean up	Breakfast prep, eat & clean up	Breakfast prep, eat & clean up	Breakfast prep, eat & clean up	Extra sleep	Make, dine, and clear breakfast table/ Morning affirmations
8 a.m.–10 a.m.	Work	Work	Work	Work	Work	Meditation and Bible study/ Worship	Meditation and Bible study/ Worship
10 a.m.–12 p.m.	Review assignments	Class discussion submissions	Homework	Homework	Gym session/ Project work	Check academic progress/ Assistance	Church/ Lunch
12 p.m.–2 p.m.	Prepare lunch/ Exercise	Grocery shopping/ Lunch preparation	Church visit/ Lunch	Lunch/ Household tasks	Lunch/ Health checkups	Family time/ Lunch	Family/ Lunch
2 p.m.–4 p.m.	Post-work routine/ Check messages	Homework preparation	Physical activity/ Meditation	Homework completion/ Reflection	Study/ Social engagement	Study/ Family time	Homework/ Family time
4 p.m.–6 p.m.	Study	Work	Study	Work/ Family time	Chores/ Family time	Relaxation/ Planning	Household tasks/ Planning
6 p.m.–8 p.m.	Laundry/ Dinner preparation	Attend to mails/ Meditation	Household chores/ Dinner prep	Job search/ Dinner	Workout/ House chores	Meal planning/ Health checkups	Dinner/ Family time
8 p.m.–10 p.m.	Leisure activities/ Nighttime rituals	Reflect on the day/ Relaxation	Career planning/ Communication	Relaxation/ Reading	Relaxation/ Communication	Meditation/ Reading	Family time/ Relaxation

Answering Questions

Career Goal: My career goal as a psychology major is to earn a degree that will enable me to deepen my understanding of human behavior and enhance my ability to help individuals struggling with addiction.

PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 1 Time Management Exercise

Top Priorities:
- Personal connection with God
- Family/ Kids
- My health
  Lowest Priorities:
- Taking in TV time
- Time wasted on meaningless web surfing
- Spending time with negative, unhelpful, and toxic individuals
Time Management Conflicts: If conflicts arise between my priorities, I will prioritize my children and adjust other tasks accordingly. Keeping a to-do list will help me stay focused on my academic goals.
Shifting Activities for School: To fit school into my schedule, I have delegated household tasks to my spouse and replaced leisure activities with study sessions.
Handling Schedule Changes: In case of technical issues, I will use alternative devices for coursework. If unable to complete tasks, I will utilize weekends to catch up.
Commitment to Plan: I commit to following this plan diligently to achieve my career goal in psychology.

References

Huffman, K. (2023). Psychology in Action (8th ed.). [Include publishing information here]

PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 1 Time Management Exercise