Time Tamer is an Erasmus+ Training Course taking place in Valencia, Spain, from 21 to 25 September 2026, that brings together young people from across Europe to explore the causes of procrastination and build practical strategies for productivity, self discipline and time management. This in person edition has just 8 places, the application deadline is 18 September 2026, and the training itself and all meals are free.
Why This Training Exists
Procrastination is a common and serious problem, especially among young people, university students and those with busy work schedules, particularly when it comes to time management and self discipline. Factors such as stress, anxiety and perfectionism in education or working life can trigger procrastination, leading people to postpone important tasks, creating a cycle of avoidance and reducing productivity. Constant access to the internet adds even more distractions and reinforces procrastination habits. Time Tamer's needs analysis set out to identify young people's gaps around procrastination and develop effective solutions, giving professionals who work with youth innovative tools and strategies to support them more effectively.
About the Training
The training course brings together young people from across Europe to explore the causes of procrastination and develop practical strategies for improving productivity, self discipline and time management. Through engaging non formal education methods, participants discover how small daily habits and digital distractions influence their ability to reach personal, academic and professional goals. Throughout the training, participants take part in interactive workshops, simulations, role plays, team challenges and practical activities focused on goal setting, effective planning, motivation and overcoming procrastination. By the end, participants leave with practical tools, greater self awareness and an international network that inspires them to make better use of their most valuable resource: time.
What You Will Gain
โฑ๏ธ Overcome procrastination: learn practical tools to manage your time better.
๐ฃ๏ธ Improve your English: practise the language in a real international setting.
๐ Networking: meet new people and discover how amazing Erasmus projects work.
๐งญ New to this format and wondering what a training course actually involves? This guide explains it clearly: What Is a Training Course? โ https://youthworkshub.org/trainingcourse
Dates and Venue
๐ Location: Valencia, Spain.
๐ In person training: 21 to 25 September 2026.
๐ The training runs all day from 10:00 to 18:00, though participants have the flexibility to attend only in the morning or only in the afternoon.
From Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September, the daily rhythm is: 10:00 to 14:00 interactive training activities in a classroom with a break, 14:00 to 16:00 lunch time, and 16:00 to 18:00 interactive outdoor training activities on the beach, in parks and around the city. On Friday 25 September, activities run from 10:00 to 18:00 across the city to mark the end of the Erasmus experience.
Who Can Apply
๐ฅ Aged 22 to 38 years old.
๐ All European countries are eligible.
๐ฌ Able to communicate confidently in English (minimum B1 level).
๐ฅ No previous Erasmus+ experience is required.
The organisers are looking for participants with curiosity, a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn, collaborate and contribute.
What Is Covered
๐ค The training is completely free, and all meals too, with a daily budget of 40โฌ per participant.
๐ Participants receive an official Erasmus+ certificate upon completion.
๐บ Transport and accommodation are not included.
๐ถ Want to understand what Erasmus+ usually pays for and where the limits are? Here's the full breakdown: What Costs Does Erasmus+ Cover? The Full 2026 Guide โ https://youthworkshub.org/what-erasmus-covers
The Project Behind It: Time Tamer
This training is part of Time Tamer, a 15 month Erasmus+ project (1 September 2025 to 30 November 2026) under the Small scale partnerships in youth action (KA210-YOU), with a total budget of 60,000.00 โฌ. The project aims to:
๐ฏ Raise awareness of procrastination among youth workers, participants and people with time management difficulties.
๐ ๏ธ Build partner organisations' capacity to address procrastination and support young people in overcoming this habit.
๐ Equip youth workers and trainers with more knowledge and skills to combat procrastination.
๐ฅ Develop digital resources such as a VIDEOBANK and ONLINE trainings to help young people identify and overcome procrastination.
๐ Develop a manual on procrastination and ensure its distribution to young people who do not have easy access to the internet.
โก Promote a culture of self discipline and personal responsibility among young people.
Two of the project's tangible results are a VideoBank of 20 educational videos on procrastination, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for youth workers and young people, and a written Multilingual Manual that transforms the content of those 20 videos into a structured, accessible resource, available in English and in the partners' languages (Polish, Greek, Spanish and Turkish).
The Consortium
Time Tamer brings together experts in international project management, time management, psychology and non formal education:
๐ต๐ฑ Fundacja Fenomen (Poland), coordinator, dedicated to personal development, youth empowerment and educational innovation, organising workshops, training sessions and educational programmes to improve skills such as time management, productivity and self motivation.
๐จ๐พ Politistikos Laografikos Omilos Dasous Achnas (Cyprus), a non profit focused on cultural education, social inclusion and personal development, promoting non formal learning through storytelling, folklore and performing arts for youth empowerment and psychological well being.
๐ช๐ธ Associaciรณ Meraki Projectes de Valรจncia (Spain), experts in habit formation, time management and digital transformation, offering in person and online training on innovative education methodologies, overcoming procrastination, entrepreneurship and social innovation.
๐น๐ท Genรงlik ฤฐลฤฑฤฤฑ (Turkey), an organisation dedicated to the psychological challenges young people face, offering programmes for anxiety, stress and procrastination through counselling sessions, support groups and therapeutic workshops.
๐ฑ Fancy a longer experience in Spain instead? Take a look at this ESC Volunteering in ๐ช๐ธ Spain: Ecology and Intercultural Exchange โ https://youthworkshub.org/21542
๐งญ Curious what an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange feels like? Here's one connecting stories across borders: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in ๐ฎ๐น Italy: Crossroads, Connecting Stories, Building Belonging โ https://youthworkshub.org/21934
Deadline
โณ 18 September 2026
Links
๐ Application form: https://forms.gle/VtwVoX8p7Ho8qAmSA
๐ Project website: https://merakiprojectes.eu/timetammer/
๐ง Questions: ines@merakiprojectes.es
๐ Erasmus project code: KA210-YOU-4C9F9039
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