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Time Wasters Activity

List your five most typical time wasters below (activities that you have trouble stopping, even when you need to get other things done). Then answer the questions below about each item on your list:

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Answer questions A, B and C for each of the time wasters above.

Question A

List at least three ways you could control this activity better:

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Question B

What is one reason why it would be worth it to you, to control this time waster better?

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Question C

What is one logistical barrier you can remove to control this time waster better than you do now?

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