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 Where Does My Time Go?
 
Some time just disappears. 

To find out where some of yours goes, check the "time waster(s)" below that apply to you.
Self-Imposed Time Wasters
(You do these to yourself.)

 Visiting with friends
  Talking on the phone
  Listening to music
  Watching TV
  Computer games, e-mail, etc.
  Daydreaming
  Not being able to say no
  Worrying
  Alcohol/recreational drugs
  Not following the instructions
  Making avoidable mistakes
  Poor reading/study skills
  Poor concentration
  Lack of planning
  Other

System-Imposed Time Wasters
(Someone else does these to you.)

 Over-long visits
  Phone interruptions
  Music/noise in area
  Waiting/delays
  Roommate problems
  Unclear assignments
  Too many demands
  Other people's problems
  Mechanical failures
  Illness or fatigue
  Lack of authority
  Emergencies
  Family
  Meetings
  Other

 
The one time waster that has the most NEGATIVE consequences for me is...
 
I am willing to reduce the time I waste on this activity.        

 

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