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The A-B-C Value Rating
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This isn't rocket science, but it is helpful to assign high (A), medium (B), and low priority (C), to your activities. Why? Because it's easy to waste time doing low priority tasks -- like cleaning your room the night before an exam.
- Ask yourself questions like: "What is important?" versus "What is urgent?" versus "What is both urgent and important?" If you have too many "A" tasks, you need to decide which is more important.
- Keep important tasks at the top of your to-do list; write them in red ink; or keep the important task list on top of the less important task list.
- Break important tasks into manageable chunks. You may be able to accomplish something on one or another important task without having to do it all at once. See our To-Do List in the next section.
- Understand that doing less important tasks may be easier or more familiar or seem like you are getting things done, BUT may not count for much (a clean room won't get you an A in chemistry!).
- Important tasks are often difficult and anxiety provoking simply because of their importance. Once again, break them into manageable chunks, build your tolerance and skill, and reward yourself for staying on target.
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