Time Management Skills Patch Program®

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2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.

This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

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Time management skills are important because they help us make the most of our limited time. When we manage our time effectively, we can accomplish more tasks, meet deadlines, and reduce stress. Good time management allows us to prioritize our responsibilities, set achievable goals, and allocate our time wisely. It helps us avoid procrastination and stay focused on what’s important. With proper time management, we can strike a balance between work, personal life, and leisure activities, leading to increased productivity, improved efficiency, and a better overall quality of life.

Suggestions for how younger girls can earn the Time Management Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Download the “Track Your Time” worksheets provided with your order confirmation. Put the day of the week at the top of  the column. Write the time and whatever you are doing next to it. Do this throughout the day for one week. Are you surprised at how you spent your time? Can you improve it?
• Create a Time Management Plan. Print another set of  the “Track Your Time” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Identify specific tasks and activities you need to accomplish each day (e.g., schoolwork, extracurricular activities, chores). Allocate time slots for each task, considering their importance and estimated duration. Stay aware of you plan throughout the week. How did you do? Can you make any adjustments for the next week?

Suggestions for how older girls can earn the Time Management Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Research and explore various time management tools and apps available (e.g., calendars, task managers, productivity apps). Choose one or more tools that align with your preferences and needs.
• Develop a personal time management plan for a typical weekday. Identify specific tasks and activities you need to accomplish each day such as schoolwork, extracurricular activities, chores. Allocate time slots for each task, considering their importance and estimated duration. After a week examine your plan. How did you do? Make adjustments to your schedule.

Complete two of the following requirements:

• Setting Priorities
  a. Make a list of short-term and long-term goals you want to achieve (e.g., academic, personal, scouting-related).
  b. Rank your goals based on importance and urgency.
  c. Identify the tasks and activities that align with your top-ranked goals.
  d. Reflect on any adjustments you need to make in your schedule to prioritize these tasks.
• Effective Time Management Techniques
  a. Research and explore various time management techniques (e.g., Pomodoro Technique, Eisenhower Matrix, time blocking).
  b. Choose at least two techniques that resonate with you and try implementing them for a week.
  c. Reflect on your experience and evaluate the effectiveness of each technique.
  d. Share your findings with your troop and discuss which techniques might work best for different situations.
• Delegation and Saying “No”
  a. Understand the importance of delegation and its role in effective time management.
  b. Choose a task or responsibility that you can delegate to someone else, such as a sibling or a fellow troop member.
  c. Communicate your request and collaborate with the person you delegate the task to.
  d. Reflect on the experience and share your learnings with your troop.

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