11. Effective Planning: How Do You Own It?

“Late again.” “I just don’t have the time.” “If I had more time, I could have been more successful.” How often do you hear such sentiments from your own mouth? Learning to better manage your time can positively affect all areas of your life.

Sitting in her room, Beth reviews her day. Her instructors have posted results for the first round of exams, and Beth is passing only one of her four classes. To top that off, her boss said to her, “Are you serious about keeping this job? This is the fifth time you have been late for your shift this month.” And her friends have been saying things like “Late again, Beth. We already ordered our food.” The tears begin to flow. Beth is exhausted and does not know what ...

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