When it comes to time management, finding what works best for you is key! There’s a reason we stress the importance of having a plan, then having a plan B, C, and D. Life doesn’t stop while we’re in school, so why not incorporate some school into life!
Other Time Management Resources
Time Saving Tips
Make efficient use of study time and homework
Active reading
Review your class notes within 24 hours of class
Organize your material
Listen to tips from professors and resources on campus
Limit distractions
Turn off phone
Close windows on your computer with social media and other distractions
Find a study space
Inviting space
Not too comfortable
Nothing you associate with something else (i.e. your bed is for sleeping; the dining hall is for eating)
Well-lighted
Clean (cluttered = busy and distracting)
Low traffic – not where your friends hang out
Use down time wisely
Walking to and from class, think about a lecture or review notes in your head. Think about discussion points. Reflect on what you are learning.
Waiting before class, preview material.
Doing laundry, etc.
Organize yourself
Time spent looking for things is time wasted.
Keep notebooks, your calendar.
Prepare for tutoring sessions in advance.
Attitude is everything
Believing you can accomplish your goals is crucial to success
Set high expectations for yourself and believe you can reach them
Avoid self-defeating behaviors like procrastination
Recognize when you have taken on too much – Prioritize
Be a risk-taker when you know you’ll grow from it
Positive visualization – visualize the A, visualize graduation