| A | B |
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| S in SMART = | specific |
| M in SMART = | measurable |
| A in SMART= | achievable |
| R in SMART = | realistic |
| T in SMART = | timely |
| prioritize | to rank things in order of importance from highest importance to least importance |
| SMART Goals | objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely |
| short-term assignments | a task whose completion is expected at the end of a day or several days |
| long- term assignment | a task whose completion is expected at the end of several weeks or months |
| goal | target, purpose, objective |
| schedule | a series of events or things to be done at a certain time of day |
| to do list | written down tasks and obligations |
| excuse | an explanation for why an obligation was not met |
| time management | the organization of blocks of time effectively to complete required tasks and still have fun |
| procrastination | putting off till tomorrow that should be done or at least started today |
| planner | a book containing monthly, weekly, and daily calendars for scheduling events |
| task | a piece of work that has been assigned to a person |
| have to's | tasks or actions that must be completed by a certain fixed time |
| want to's | tasks or actions that are desired by a person and can be scheduled at a flexible time |
| deadline | the time or date by which something must be submitted; the due date |
| cramming | preparing for tests and quizzes by attempting to memorize information in a short amount of time |
| distraction | something or someone that interrupts concentration on the task at hand |
| study block | a period of time dedicated to study and doing homework |
| break | a period of time that is a pause or departure from a study block |
| routine | tasks that are completed at the same time or in the same order each day |
| flexible time | spare time that can be used for anything |
