| If we schedule multiple tasks in a given day | | | | be written in blue, while work is written in |
| and underestimate how long it will take to | | | | red. Different colors make the individual |
| complete them, we will be forced to shove | | | | commitments stand out on the page, making |
| excess over to the next day. Invariably, it | | | | them more difficult to overlook. |
| seems, this leads to more reshuffling and a | | | | |
| move from organization to chaos. | | | | More Time Management Tips |
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| College students are often surprised by how | | | | Calendars and schedules are not the only |
| quickly they run out of time. Between the | | | | effective time management techniques for |
| hours required for studying, classes, work, | | | | college students. |
| socializing, and extracurricular activities, | | | | |
| there never seems to be enough time to | | | | - Rest and nutrition - While rest and proper |
| accomplish everything. | | | | nutrition may not seem like ways to manage |
| | | | time, they can make a difference in |
| Unfortunately, students quickly feel | | | | performance. Just as a vehicle needs routine |
| overwhelmed, leading to spending every moment | | | | maintenance to run well, and fuel to even |
| on studies or letting grades slip in favor of | | | | start, the human body needs proper nutrients |
| other activities. Effective time management | | | | to function effectively. Taking the time to |
| skills, however, can make it possible to | | | | eat regular meals keeps bodily functions |
| accomplish more in less time, and still have | | | | regular, increases the ability to think and |
| time for the fun stuff. | | | | concentrate, and increases the amount of |
| | | | energy available to perform any task. Without |
| Calendars | | | | proper rest and nutrition, stress levels, |
| | | | irritability, and the tendency to |
| Every activity comes with a schedule, from | | | | procrastinate increase. |
| class meeting times to work schedules to | | | | |
| activity meetings. Calendars, written | | | | - Combine activities - Combining activities |
| agendas, and planners can be used to combine | | | | is an excellent way to increase study time |
| those schedules into one master schedule. | | | | without taking time away from other |
| Create a master schedule by first writing in | | | | activities. If getting to work requires |
| your class meeting times for every day of the | | | | riding the city bus, use the travel time to |
| week, and then adding your work schedule and | | | | review lecture notes. Music selections while |
| any other activities. From there, add blocks | | | | walking or jogging can be replaced with audio |
| of time for studying and homework. The | | | | recordings of lectures. |
| schedule shows, at a glance, which blocks of | | | | |
| time are committed to specific activities and | | | | - Get organized - Organization can be a real |
| which blocks are free. It is easy to see | | | | time saver for college students. Keeping |
| when there is free time for socializing, and | | | | textbooks, notebooks, study aids, and writing |
| it is much easier to manage activities | | | | instruments in one specific place, and |
| without becoming overwhelmed. | | | | readily available, saves time in getting |
| | | | started on homework, studying, and even in |
| There are other options for filling in | | | | getting out the door for class because |
| calendars to create an effective time | | | | getting everything ready does not require a |
| management system: | | | | massive search effort. |
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| - Write in deadlines and due dates for | | | | Effective time management skills serve to |
| projects and assignments. Including in the | | | | save time and increase production in every |
| calendar specific tasks of a project and a | | | | area of college life. By managing time |
| timeline for completing them can also help | | | | wisely, students are able to accomplish more |
| keep work on track. | | | | in less time, while feeling less stressed and |
| | | | still having time for a life outside of |
| - Use different colors of ink for different | | | | school. |
| commitments. For example, class times could | | | | |