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+# Time Management
+
+## Questions to Consider
+- How can you use your limited time wisely?
+- What is your motivation for using time wisely? For example, how much more could you learn with an extra 5-10 hours per week? 
+- What are gathering points? What are your gathering points? 
+- Why do people procrastinate? 
+- What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
+
+## Prerequisites
+- [Time Management SlideShow](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VGlfYtWXQ8TEXsq4Bad0k2WZ-mK02hI3UwVXrfuUpPA/edit#slide=id.g11edc8a314f_0_8)
+
+## Motivation or Real-World Application
+Time management is crucial for software engineers and for many of us as we navigate transitions and prioritize tasks in our daily lives. For those undergoing an intensive career change, mastering time management becomes even more essential. 
+
+### Why Time Management Matters?
+Improving your time management skills can help you:
+- Stay on top of tasks and avoid falling behind
+- Gaining more actual coding time
+- Allocate more time for self-care
+
+By managing your time effectively, you can achieve a better balance between work and personal well-being.
+
+### Reducing our Gathering Points
+
+In everyday life, we often accumulate tasks across various "gathering points" — places where you **gather** the things you need to do. These can include:
+
+- Paper to-do lists
+- Trello boards
+- Desk piles
+- Multiple inboxes
+- Directories on your laptop
+- Monday.com
+
+The goal is to reduce the number of "gathering points" to as few as possible. Ideally, aim for just **3-6** key places.
+
+You can find a more extensive list of gathering points [here](https://www.dropbox.com/s/lm1t90aty8fc3ln/TMF_GatheringPoints.pdf?dl=0).
+
+---
+
+### Recommendations to Reduce Gathering Points:
+
+- **Monday.com at Techtonica, or Jira at placements**  
+
+- **One email inbox**  
+  Forward all emails to one primary inbox to avoid fragmentation.
+
+- **One physical "inbox"**  
+  Create a dedicated space for physical tasks and set aside weekly time to process them.
+
+- **One synced to-do list app**  
+  Use a single app that syncs across devices to add tasks directly to 
+- **Calendar**
+
+## Objectives
+
+## Lesson 
+
+##  Common Mistakes / Misconceptions
+### Multitasking is a Myth!
+
+Did you know that multitasking is actually a myth?
+
+The costs of multitasking include:
+
+- **Extra time:** Switching between tasks takes longer than you think.
+- **Quality:** Trying to do too much at once lowers the quality of your work.
+- **Stress:** Constant task-switching can create added stress.
+
+##  Supplemental Materials
+There are a lot of amazing time management tips come from 
+behavioral ADHD advice — check out these resources!
+
+### Helpful Readings to Consider 
+- [Tips for Managing ADHD](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8rs1jl531nswipemldrt2/tips-for-managing-adhd.pdf?rlkey=xnbuwseumrhggtw6m8q8mw0ys&st=zj6quy2j&dl=0)
+- [Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program ](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n69qpj0j34gs64utgpt86/Mastering-Your-Adult-ADHD_-A-Cognitive-Behavioral-Treatment-Program-Client-Workbook-PDFDrive.pdf?rlkey=srofcoszvfqq16cbzhvfxsamk&st=l2ojer7n&dl=0)
+
+- [ Managing ADHD ](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4kqo4dsw1ikfzuaczl1qt/managing-adhd.pdf?rlkey=an7jmdhi0p4aubgbo1q4pwqmi&st=fuse28fe&dl=0)
+
+- [Identifying Feelings with the Hoffman list](https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf)
+
+### Video Resource
+
+- [How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam | TED](https://youtu.be/n3kNlFMXslo?si=JyNm7cProkaVn_nZ)