Career questions tagged time-management
What is the best time management software to use in 2026 for professionals handling multiple responsibilities?
I am looking for advice on time management software that works well for professionals who manage multiple tasks or projects at the same time. I am interested in tools that help with prioritization, planning, and tracking time without being overly complicated. I would appreciate recommendations based on real experience, especially tools that balance simplicity with features like scheduling, workload visibility, and progress tracking.
Best study strategies and advice for an incoming engineering major?
I am a high school senior planning to major in Electrical Engineering in college. I want to start build good habits now so I can make college a little bit easier. What study techniques work best for engineering students, especially for math, physics? Are there specific routines, tools, or habits you wish you had started before your freshman year? I am also looking for general advice on time management, staying organized, and avoiding burnout during the first year of college. Any insight from current engineering majors or professionals would help.
What are helpful time management tips I can use when I go to college to balance schoolwork, sports, and a social life?
I will be attending college next fall. I am definitely going to join the track team, and there’s a chance I will also be on the volleyball team. I am also planning on being an engineer, so classes will be a bit challenging. I am hopeful to find new friends and acquaintances as well as participate in many clubs at college.
How can I be better prepared for college?
I am playing college softball while also taking nursing classes and I am worried that I will get stressed and have to much stuff to do.
Any advice for an adult going back to school ?
I graduated high school in 2020. I am choosing to go back to school now because it finally feels right. I feel I have a direction and purpose. How do I keep the motivation I have now? Any tips on how to balance going to school while working full-time?
What can I do to ensure my success during college?
As a person who's never had a true job and enjoys doing school sports, what can I do to possibly manage college and a job? Are there clubs, organizations, or groups created during college that guide you or prepare you to succeed after and during college? What have been the most common habits students have done to regulate distractions? Are they any similar to the high school habits they've had?
What tips for time management once you enter college will be useful?
What tips for time management once you enter college will be useful?
What is the best studying strategy to manage your time, stay focused, and actually retain the information you need?
I am currently a senior in high school, applying for scholarships when I start my freshman year at Walla Walla University in Fall 2026. My goal is to get a bachelor's degree in social work and become a clinical case manager.
What are some study habits that I should learn as a dual enrollment student, but can still be used when im a full-time college student?
I am currently in 12th grade and have a passion for all science classes. I enjoy volunteering at animal shelters and taking care of my cats. My goal is to become a veterinary technician, as I have a deep love for animals and have always wanted to help people with their pets in any way I can.
How do you manage your time in college #fall25?
How do you manage a social life too?
What can I do to stay focused on one task at a time when I get distracted by my to-do lists?
I'm a senior in high school in Idaho. I plan on double majoring in child development and agribusiness to open an agriculturally based childcare center. I'm trying to balance work, class, scholarships, college applications, and FFA. It all gets really overwhelming and I can't seem to get myself to focus on one thing at a time.
What are some efficient ways to get to manage my time well to be able to get the most out of College?
Time management
What is your best advice for effective time management in college?
I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.
How can I maintain a good gpa and work at the same time?
I do have good study techniques but I have a hard time fi ding the time to apply these techniques because of work and other things. But at the same time I do need to work as well.
How do I manage my time going into a trade school?
I am a 28 year old mom of two, who works full time as well. I am going back to school to be a massage therapist and I am wondering what are the best time management strategies so that I can find success in my studies and balance life? #Fall25
What defines a "good" student from a "bad" student Study Habits? Time Management?
What defines a "good" student from a "bad" student? Study Habits? Time Management?
Should I take a Biological Anthropology college course?
So I want to study Cardiology after I graduate from high school. And, my high school is offering a free online college course, and I am wondering if this would help me improve my application because I want to go to Harvard. Would this help boost my application if I have mid extracurriculars?
How do I stay focused and avoid burnout during demanding academic periods?
As of now, I am a Senior who is going to graduate soon. I have been worried about dealing with time management and trying to avoid overworking myself when it comes to studying or simply trying to do a lot of assignments at once to just to get it over with. I would love some tips or some advice on how to avoid this problem, Thank you!
How can I balance the demands of nursing school with real-life responsibilities like work and family??
Pursuing a nursing degree is both exciting and demanding, especially when you are juggling real-life responsibilities outside of school. Like many students, I have personal obligations that require time and energy, and I know that learning how to manage both effectively is key to my success. I am interested in strategies that help nursing students stay organized, avoid burnout, and maintain their mental health while handling academic expectations and life outside of the classroom. I'd love advice from professionals or students who've found ways to create balance, manage their time, and stay motivated when things get overwhelming.
How can I decrease the chance of getting stress for the courses I am going to take?
I am a senior this year, and I am getting ready to graduate. Throughout my four years of high school, I noticed that I stressed out too much about the classes I was taking. This caused me to not get enough sleep, which led to me being very tired. I want to avoid getting stressed and, instead, balance my time between school and life outside of school work. I would love to get help on how I can balance my life!
How can I effectively time manage school work while starting in college What is a useful tool or method for time management that will help me keep myself on top of everything??
I will be a nursing major at Penn State, I start in the fall.
Everyone always says that in college you have to “manage your time,” but I have never really understood how you go about approaching the endless time that is given to you when you arrive at college. How do I effectively “manage my time” with so many responsibilities and distractions especially within a rigorous major?
I am a senior in high school and plan to major in nursing! I love dance and fitness to relieve stress and relax as well. I look forward to the vast opportunities college has to offer!
What are some study habit you use that are effective and produce great results? #Spring25
How early did you start studying for an assignment? Did you go to a specific place to study? Did you study in time increments or did you just study for hours until you knew the material?
What is the best technique to balancing college academics with personal life?#Spring25?
Hello, I am currently a senior in high school looking to further my education at college to attain a bachelors degree in marine biology. I love hiking, doing crafts, and being active, so I know this is going to be hard to balance with college since college is going to be difficult, and take a lot of time, patience, and discipline to complete. So, learning any new techniques or advice that could help make this process slightly more manageable would be immensely helpful. I want to be able to balance my personal life with college, ensuring I am both successful and content with my personal life/mental health, and academics. #Spring25
What are some good study practices ?
I am a senior in high school attending college as a nursing major and my study methods are a hit or miss, so what are some new study practices to help me in college>
How can I find a part tjme job while attending college full time?
How can I find a part time job while attending full time at college? How many hours of work for a week do you recommend for a ju for college student studying healthcare administration and management with a concentration in Financial management and a minor in Accounting?
How were you able to navigate your completely online classes if you struggle with ADHD/Autism?
I am returning to school for the first time since being diagnosed with ADHD and my first semester is all online. I am nervous since I have difficulty managing my time and get easily distracted. What skills/hacks/resources do you use to help get your coursework done on time and manage feeling overwhelmed?
How should I go about studying in college when I never really needed to in high school, also I know that grades are taken much more seriously than high school?
I will be enrolled in college this fall and don’t have any kind of study method. I also have ADHD and have a hard time even trying to study. I want to go to med school after and I will major in chemistry.
How can I improve my time management skills so I can pursue my degree and also have time for personal interests? ?
I'm a high school senior, majoring in nursing and considering minoring in psychology. My time management skills are improving and I've started using more organization tools. However, I still find myself occasionally getting overwhelmed. How can I balance a rigorous courseload and also have time for maintaining personal relationships and/or hobbies without feeling burnt out so quickly?
How do you decide on which extracurriculars you want to do in college?
I'm an incoming college freshman who is very excited to try new things and join different clubs and organizations at my university. I want to explore new interests while maintaining the ones I already have, but I don't know how to decide which extracurriculars to commit myself to. There's at least seven different clubs I'm really interested in. #Spring25