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Lynda’s Answer

The best time management skill that I still use today is keeping myself organized and this can benefit you in many ways. Use your phone calendar for appointments and reminders, etc., this is much easier than a physical calendar that I used to use. This one tasks is super helpful because you could put in reminders for dates when you have papers and projects due or tests. Secondly, the other practice is keeping your papers, work area, etc. organized by creating a system to file your papers or folders. This helps when you need to retrieve something quickly. Also this really can save time if you organize your pc folders as well, documents and files build up quickly so staying organized is key. Lastly, after you check emails, delete what you don't need, move emails to folders that you have for different subjects, etc. This way your inbox never gets too large and you can easily find what you need. Being organized on a daily basis really can help to save time on every day tasks.

Hope this helps!
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Megan’s Answer

In high school, I used a physical planner, but in college and beyond I have a color-coded Google Calendar. My best piece of advice is to plan backwards. If a project is due in five weeks, have checkpoints or soft deadline for yourself in between. I know this is also non-traditional, but plan "me time" into your calendar as well. You need time to slow down, reflect, and rest, especially with all the demands placed on you and being pulled a million different ways. If I had a lot of events during the week, I would find pockets of time to block off which would remind me not to overextend myself. Hope this helps!
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David’s Answer

In high school, I had a planner and I reviewed it everyday during homeroom when we have nothing to do anyway. It is a good chance to plan the day, week, etc.

Make sure to prioritize and have goals. For example, I will finish one chapter per week and I will make sure I make these piecemeal milestones.
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Aaliyah J.’s Answer

Hi Michael!

Thank you for your question. In my opinion, the best time management strategy is to “reduce distractions”. This could mean changing your location, turning your phone on airplane mode or off, not attending an event if your work isn’t done. I hope this helps!
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Sree Padma’s Answer

Hello dear:

Here are some tips that you might find helpful.

The first and foremost step is to make a list of tasks. Depending on the timing of these tasks to be achieved, you can organize lists for every day and weekly, and monthly. At the end of each day, you go over the list to cross out those that were taken care of and make a fresh list for the following day. You can also organize these assignments either on a spreadsheet by creating categories or simply writing a letter next to the task to indicate whether it is personal (P), or Schoolwork (S). You can also create more categories depending on the tasks' nature and comfort level. This will give you a better handle on your time management so that you can prioritize your tasks according to your want or need.

The next important thing is keeping on top of schoolwork. This involves paying attention and taking notes in the class and reviewing it at the end of the day making corrections when needed. This review is to allow you retain what you learn in the class and to enable you to write strong essays and perform better in class tests. Once it becomes a habit, you can enjoy your free time without worrying about your studies.

The third step is to plan for your exams and essays well ahead so that you can divide the work on an even keel and absorb the material. This is like chewing your food correctly rather than gulping it down, which might cause indigestion. Your planned approach to your studies will produce far better results than waiting until the last minute and spending all night preparing for them. This long-term plan will be less disruptive to your leisure activities and everyday life patterns.

To implement the above measures, you should ensure a stable workspace in your home. You return to this space every day to organize, review and finish your tasks. Sticking to a schedule produces a quality of life that gives stability not just in your high school but throughout your life.

All the best, my young friend!
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arsh’s Answer

Hello Michael,
Some strategies that you could try out are:-
Planning your schedule ahead of time - Lets say you have a lot of classwork coming up for the week, one way to make things a little easier would be to look for some empty slots in your calendar for the week. The trick is to divide your work according to the empty slots for the week. Write the little tasks in slots and see the magic happen. This might take some time to get used to, but once you see the results it becomes easier.

Set reminders - People want to get things on time, however there are so many outside factors that impact one's ability to meet the deadlines. Setting a reminder can bring one back to focus. One personal tactic that works for is setting a timer on my watch/phone. Even if I know that I have spare time to scroll Instagram , the timer reminds me to get back.

I hope this helps!
Thank you.
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Dianna’s Answer

Hi there! One of the best time management strategies for high school students is to use Google (or other) calendar to add appointments, sports practices, extra-curricular events, exams, study times, etc. Use the reminder feature so you don't forget that you have upcoming appointments. After adding all activities to your calendar, review your calendar at the end of each week to see exactly what you have on your agenda for the upcoming week. If you see that you have to many items, you may want to reschedule or cancel items that aren't critical to free up some time.
Often HS students are loaded with both classes, extra-curricular activities, and after school or weekend jobs. If this is your situation, it's equally important to plan some "down" time and ensure that you get a break from all the activities so that you don't burn out.

Dianna recommends the following next steps:

Add all activities that you currently know about to your calendar
Turn on reminder notification feature
Review calendar for the upcoming week at the end of the current week to gain an understanding of what commitments you have made
Add items to your calendar immediately after learning about or scheduling them- it's easy to forget to add something and then you end up double booked
Plan both regular study time as well as down time
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Whitney’s Answer

Hi Michael, I've found my best time management strategy has been building out a schedule in advance to ensure you utilize small blocks of time effectively. If you only have 30 minutes in between classes, you may not think that's enough time to complete an assignment that you have. However, if you use a few 15-30 minute blocks of "free time" a day to be productive, you can create several hours a night for yourself to relax and recharge. I've found this strategy helps me stay on track and helps boost morale!
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