Assignment:

The following list describes time-related difficulties people sometimes experience. Please indicate how often each is a difficulty for you, using the numbers shown:

Frequently a difficulty for me-3

Sometimes a difficulty for me-2

Seldom or never a difficulty for me-1

1. My time is directed by factors beyond my control
2. Interruptions
3. Chronic overload--more to do than time available
4. Occasional overload
5. Chronic underload--too little to do in time available
6. Occasional underload
7. Alternating periods of overload and underload
8. Disorganization of my time
9. Procrastination
10. Separating home, school, and work
11. Transition from work or school to home
12. Finding time for regular exercise
13. Finding time for daily periods of relaxation
14. Finding time for friendships
15. Finding time for family
16. Finding time for vacations
17. Easily bored
18. Saying "yes" when I later wish I had said "no"
19. Feeling overwhelmed by large tasks over an extended period of time
20. Avoiding important tasks by frittering away time on less important ones
21. Feeling compelled to assume responsibilities in groups
22. Unable to delegate because no one to delegate to
23. My perfectionism creates delays
24. I tend to leave tasks unfinished
25. I have difficulty living with unfinished tasks
26. Too many projects going at one time
27. Getting into time binds by trying to please others too often
28. I tend to hurry even when it's not necessary
29. Lose concentration while thinking about other things I have to do
30. Not enough time alone
31. Feel compelled to be punctual
32. Pressure related to deadlines

Your Score:

Scoring

Compare your score to the ratings below.

0-9: Low difficulty with time-related stressors

10-19: Moderate difficulty with time-related stressors

20 or more: High difficulty with time-related stressors

Now go back and underline the five most significant time-related stressors for you. Identify concrete strategies you can take to help relieve each of these key stressors.

write a paragraph of at least 2 5 0 wor ds discussing what this has indicated to you. ( please cite as APA format, Thanks!)

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