Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination

We're excited this year to be able to provide a special extra pre-conference workshop taught by Hillary Rettig, author of The Lifelong Activist. She has graciously agreed to teach a two-part workshop on Overcoming Procrastination and Time Management at greatly reduced prices for TLOV 2009.

The workshop will take place on Friday, June 12, from 1:30-5:00PM. Registration for this workshop is separate from registration for the rest of the conference, but it costs a mere $12. You can register for this workshop without buying a ticket to the rest of the conference if you'd like.

The workshop is limited to just 25 people, so register soon. To pay, you will first need to log in or create a new account. Then you can pay for the workshop.

Workshop Details

This is a two part workshop. The first part will discuss Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fears, and the second covers Time Management.

Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fears

This workshop begins by precisely characterizing the nature of, and circumstances that often surround, procrastination. We define procrastination, and then discuss how people often mistakenly link it to laziness, immaturity, lack of willpower, lack of commitment, and other perceived personality or behavioral flaws, thereby mischaracterizing it and adding a burden of shame and despair. Then we explore the true nature of procrastination, including common mindsets and behaviors that support it, such as perfectionism and negativity, as well as media and other societal influences that encourage it. Finally, we discuss solutions that really work! Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and insights, and the workshop leader will share concrete advice and strategies.

Time Management

This workshop begins with a discussion of how time should be valued (contrary to the cliché, time is not money; it's far more valuable than money); why one needs to manage it; and how successful people tend to view and use time. Then we discuss how to properly value time; right and wrong ways to use time; and lifestyles that support and inhibit success. Then we discuss how to budget and track your time, how to set priorities, and how to "create" time through delegation and other techniques. Finally, we discuss tips for sticking to your schedule, and how to deal with people who don't support you.