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7 Cups Academy Time Management Course
Hope June 29th, 2022

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. Through our academy surveys and general community interactions, we have identified that most people feel like they can benefit from some form of time management training. The challenge with most time management techniques is that they do not train you to reflect on what really is important and schedule it in a sustainable way. We have found a book that deals with time management as part of your whole interrelated life and is in sync with your principles. I am talking about First Things First, a book by Stephen Covey and comes highly recommended by @GlenM

We have created a course based on the book. We have summarized the book and converted it into a growth path and quiz. Here is how you can take part!

Step 1: Complete the first things first growth path

Step 2: Implement the teachings of the growth path for a minimum of one week. You will need the practical application to pass the practical part of the quiz.

Step 3: Revise the path content before completing the quiz. You can skip this part if you feel confident to pass without the revision.

Step 4: Submit the time management course quiz.

Step 5: Let us know that you have completed the steps here!

The quiz will be processed within a week. All who successfully complete it by scoring at least 17/20 in theory and submitting practical components will receive a certificate and a badge.

Note:  If you intend to use Artificial Intelligence tools to help you fulfill any of the course’s requirements, you are expected to adhere to our AI policy. You can read it here.


AI note added on March 26, 2024 - Hope

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violetdreamer07 June 27th

@Hope done!!
TU100OT July 24th

@Hope

Time management is an essential skill in our day-to-day life which should be taught everyone in schools, workplaces, as a part of activities on a weekend - almost anywhere and everywhere. Glad to come across a course and the book recommended by @GlenM

I will give it a try :)
Maslow July 27th

@Hope Submitted with a 20/20 it was great
purpleSea7109 August 2nd

I am interested but don't know where to start. If done tell me *** to do next time. 

Thanks and congratulations to all. 

I am just a click away.Xx 
purpleSea7109 August 2nd

Hi everyone. I am interested in this. I don't where to get course. If done that's fine I do next time. Congratulations to all had done the time management course. Well done I am proud of you. 

I am just a click away if need me.x
searchingSoul01 September 15th

@Hope

done with the quiz, I hope I will get it evaluated soon before my internship ends
StrawberryShaken September 25th

@Hope

I got a notification for this post and I'm interested!! As someone with chronic pain/fatigue, making the most of my waking time productive is so important. I signed up for the Path :) and wish you all the best in completing the badge!!
kabir22 September 26th

@Hope
Done, got 18/20...It was such a cool read and some things which I can apply in my real life acitivies. It was really fun!
MarinaLexi October 5th

I just finished! 20/20 😊 I really enjoyed all of it. I have actually saved the book for future reference as well, and I adore the spreadsheet; I have modified it slightly to better suit my needs!

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StrawberryShaken October 5th

@AlexiaMarina127

Great work Alexia! Is it okay for me to ask some questions about your experience with it?

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MarinaLexi October 5th

@StrawberryShaken Sure! Happy to help in whatever way I can!

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StrawberryShaken October 5th

@AlexiaMarina127

Thanks!

I'm new to this path and was introduced to the urgency/importance quadrants image. I'm having a hard time coming up with examples for each quadrant - I'm someone who thinks that everything is urgent and important all at once 😳. I'm unemployed right now and don't have a lot of obligations outside of self care and housework. I would put my most recent flare-up in the urgent/important quadrant because that prevents me from going out. So it's a "pressing issue" to handle my pain before any other tasks... But when it comes to stuff like, calls and emails, I have a harder time prioritizing them. Right now I've been procrastinating on scheduling an x-ray appointment (urgent, important?) but instead I've been responding to some blogs and newsletters' surveys (not urgent, but important-ish to me because it's people I respect and would like to hear from). Also, I tend to overdo housework as "more important" than it may really be, which leads to more flare-ups if I get something really clean and organized instead of resting or asking for help..

Do you have any suggestions or guidelines when deciding what quadrant to place an activity in?


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MarinaLexi October 5th

@StrawberryShaken 


That's a really great question! I actually struggled with that myself. I approached it in terms of consequences—specifically, what would happen if I didn't take action.

(Quadrant 1)  
Important and urgent.  
For example, I am currently attending hospital appointments, which are both urgent and important. I need to understand my condition and how to treat it to minimize its effect on my life. Recently, I had a last-minute appointment and dropped everything else to be there because it was vital. I had to go immediately.  

(Quadrant 2)  
Important, but not urgent.  
7 Cups. If someone I regularly communicate with sends me a message, I won't interrupt something urgent to respond. I've established boundaries regarding when I log on, and I generally stick to them. It's also working toward a career path and acquiring new skills. So again, while it's important to me, it is not generally urgent. This quadrant is where I place the tasks that bring me the most fulfilment and joy too.

(Quadrant 3)  
Urgent but unimportant.  
This includes unnecessary meetings, most calls, and emails. While they may be urgent, they are not important to me. I find that these tasks are usually imposed by others and do not align with my long-term goals, though they require immediate attention. Time-sensitive emails and phone calls fall into this category as well. I try to keep this quadrant fairly empty; if something is not important to me, I don't take it on, and I now struggle to find examples! Sorry!  

(Quadrant 4)  
Not urgent and not important.  
Tasks like housework and emails (unless directed specifically at me and having a significant impact on my life) fall into this category. If I don't do the dishes or vacuum, nothing bad will happen. It's fine if I vacuum a week later or if I get creative with which dishes I use to eat! (I've used bowls as cups before and vice versa when working on important projects!) 
Watching TV, scrolling through social media, and engaging in activities that provide no benefit (or, worse, that are actively detrimental) also belong here. These are the things I allow myself to do once everything else is completed.  

So again, I view everything in terms of what would happen if I didn't take action.

I hope this helps. It's not perfect, as I'm only human, but I hope it gives you an idea. If you have any further questions, feel free to drop me a message! :)
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StrawberryShaken October 8th

@AlexiaMarina127

Thank you soo much for the detailed reply!! 😊

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MarinaLexi October 8th

@StrawberryShaken No worries at all! I hope it helps, if you've got any more questions just let me know! :)

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purpleSea7109 October 7th

I don't mind it's taking part is important. 

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