Lubna
What are some tips of good time management practices?
#time-management #studytime
10 answers
Nancy Galligan
Nancy’s Answer
One of my favorite books on time management is Getting Things Done by David Allen. It teaches you about keeping projects and tasks moving by focusing on immediate next steps, getting them recorded and out of your head, and keeping them organized. Highly recommend you read it,
Rebecca Newman-Mahoney
Rebecca’s Answer
- Make a list of tasks that need to get accomplished
- Prioritize that list in accordance with due dates and urgency
- Set a ultimate goal for the day.. ie I must get the follow done today.
What a great feeling when things get crossed off that list.
Shaun Thompson, MPM
Shaun’s Answer
Make a list of priorities (what items are due now or in the future)
Create a time schedule to determine when you focus on specific important tasks in order
Create a time schedule to determine when you can take interruptions as you're on a lower priority task
Create a time schedule to take breaks to breathe and relax
Carla Dougiello
Carla’s Answer
Shruti Tandon
Shruti’s Answer
There are many great time management techniques that you can use!
1) Creating a schedule for when you should be working and when you can relax and do things other than work
2) Block out distractions (phones, loud noises, etc)
3) Create a routine
4) Be organized with what you need to get done
Amy Zuerndorfer
Amy’s Answer
Time management is something everyone works on. If there is something you need to urgently work on, I suggest going to a quiet location where you can easily focus. Make sure to put your phone or other distractions away, and set goals for how much you want to accomplish by when. For example, every 30 min take a 5 min (phone, walking, etc) break. This usually helps to prevent getting burned out. For the day to day schedule, I find it's best to have a routine and stick with it. It is important to find a work-life balance that works for you!
amy giles
amy’s Answer
Prioritize things that are important vs things that can wait.
Set reminders in your device for important deadlines
Delegate or ask for help to keep things on task.
Allow time in your day to move events around as unexpected things can derail your plan.
Take breaks to keep your mind and body refreshed and then refocus.
Karen Cayea
Karen’s Answer
Arianna Rodriguez
Arianna’s Answer
Hello Lubna,
Great question! Time management is very important while in college and it is a skill that will be very useful even after you graduate college. Here are some tips to help you study.
1. At the start of the semester print your syllabi and be aware of all the readings, assignments, exams, and projects that you will be doing in the course. Put these deadlines in a calander. This way you don't miss a deadline.
2. Create a schedule for yourself. You can start by listing everything you have to do in a day. It is a good way for to make a consistent study regimen.
3. When you are ready to sit down and do your readings for your classes or if you are preparing for an exam or writing a paper make sure you are in a quiet area where you will not be disturbed. Many times distractions will lead to procrastination. Procrastination will in turn lead to last minute studying, readings, and assignments.
4. Although you should find a good place with limited distractions, there is also an advantage to studying with a group. Study groups are a great way to prepare for an exam. Your classmates may be able to help you understand a concept that you are not understanding, and you in turn may help them as well.
5. Don't stay silent. If you find yourself not understanding something in your class(es) don't be afraid to ask questions. Your professors are there to help you and to ensure you understand the objectives in the course. Take advantage of their office hours. There is usually tutoring services offered. Use that tutoring to your advantage. Don't wait until the middle or the end of the semester to look for help. Ask for help the moment you find yourself struggling.
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Mark Ustinov
Mark’s Answer
One way to effectively manage your time is to get really clear on what you want to achieve, and to spend your time doing things that help you toward that goal/those goals. Anything that doesn't help you progress toward what you want to achieve is not a good use of your time, so you shouldn't prioritize it if you have other things to do that will help you toward your goal.
Getting clarity on what you want to achieve requires some introspection on your part. If you make the upfront investment to get clear on what really matters to you, and then act accordingly, you'll likely find that you're happier about the time you're spending doing things because it aligns to what's really important to you.