The Five Balls

The Five Balls cont.

• Health, Integrity, Family, and Friends are glass balls. *
• Most of the time work is a rubber ball and it can bounce back.

• Friends

• Family

• Work

• Integrity

• Health

The Five Balls + Life as a Student

• As a student, there will be times you will need help in keeping your balls in the air.
• There are several resources on campus to help you with your studies.
• Your RA, friends, and family should be supportive as well.

You Can Do It!

• You can keep all the balls in the air most of the time by staying organized with one or more of the following time management tips:
• Weekly Schedule
• Planner
• To Do List

Weekly Schedule

Planner

Fixed vs. Flexible Commitments

• Fixed Commitments: Tasks that must be done at a certain time.
• The Weekly Schedule and the Planner help to track your fixed commitments.
• Flexible Commitments: Obligations or tasks that you can meet on your own time.
• A To-Do List is ideal for Flexible Commitments

To-Do List

• Laundry

• Finish Reading for Class

• Hang up Flyers

• Complete Program Evaluations

• Send in Weekly Report

Keep the Balls in the Air

• Staying organized can help you keep on track with your responsibilities and doing so will help to keep your stress level manageable.
• Be sure to take care of yourself; pushing yourself too hard can strain the balance of your glass balls and that would distract you from keeping your rubber ball in the air.

Created by:

• Created by:
• Michelle Schultz,
• Administrative Community Advisor,
• Dryden Hall
• Eastern Washington University