Time Management
Tips for learning how to manage your priorities:
1. Do you feel over extended? Too much to do and not enough time to do them?
* Do you plan ahead?
* Are you realistic about the time it takes to complete an assignment?
2. Studying!
* Are you aware of the 1-credit class = 2-hour study rule?
* For every credit you take you will likely need to study two hours a week.
- If you are a full-time student taking 6-9 credits per session, you will study close to
12-18 hours a week.
* Figure out your peak learning time during the day and start with the most difficult task.
* Try and study at the same time every day.
3. Time Management Worksheet
* For maximum retention, study in 50-minute intervals. (See what works for you! Maybe
every 20-30 minutes!)
* Take a five-minute break after a 50-minute stretch to let the information “sink in”.
* Study in an area conducive to learning.
* Keep interruptions and noise to a minimum.
* Be fed and rested. (Drink water and watch your caffeine intake)
* Pace yourself. Going too fast leads to errors and going too slow results in boredom.
* Try different techniques to increase retention. Stand up, walk, pace, talk out loud, sit near a window
for natural light, have a study partner.
4. Can you say “NO!”?
* Being able to say no is a learned skill... it takes practice.
* If you are asked to do something that will affect your studies: Check to see if it’s something you really want to do. Consider
how it will affect your study time or college success. Ask yourself if it will create
stress that you would rather do without.
* Think about delaying your answer in order to figure out what you want to do and perhaps compromise a solution for another
time.
5. Reward Yourself!
* Rewarding yourself for completing a task is an important part of being a student. Psychologically we need some sort of
recognition of a job well done. Some short-term rewards can be watching a TV show, talking to a friend on the phone, having
coffee with someone or buying a small reward.
* Long-term rewards are used when a big test or paper is finished, a semester is completed, a certificate or a degree is obtained.
These require some more meaningful rewards such as a visit to a museum or gallery, live music, or live comedy. The idea is to
treat yourself to something special (Keep in mind the cost of these).
* Rewards should be meaningful and should make you feel good.
6. Planning your time.
* Make a list of things to do today and keep it reasonable.
* Make use of an appointment book to keep track of your schedule.
* A perfect tool for the student is a monthly calendar book that allows you to record all required work for the semester, day by
day. At a glance you can see what is due and what is coming up. It helps to work backwards when planning your session.
* Use color highlighter to emphasize important assignments.
* Make sure you give yourself free time for fun and relaxation.
* Make time to reward yourself for completing goals.
* Remember to look at your calendar every day.
* Know when to ask for help, you can email me at xrosensw@[Link] and I can help you manage stress and give you the
best advise to manage your time.
Time Management Worksheet
List any additions you want to add to your weekly schedule: ___________________________________________________________
What do you spend time on that you will remove or reduce in your weekly schedule? _______________________________________
Create your new ideal schedule below: You can start with a day or construct a whole week. Be sure to include the changes you wish to make for
yourself and don’t forget to include your top priorities. You will need time to take care of yourself, for instance, when will you sleep, eat, etc.?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Midnight
1:00 AM
2:00 AM
3:00 AM
4:00 AM
5:00 AM
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM STUDY - Aleks
11:00 AM STUDY - Khan STUDY Aleks
Noon STUDY - Khan STUDY - Aleks
1:00 PM STUDY - Aleks
2:00 PM STUDY - Khan STUDY - Aleks
3:00 PM STUDY - Khan STUDY - Aleks
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM STUDY - Khan Math exercises STUDY - Aleks
10:00 PM STUDY - Aleks STUDY - Aleks
11:00 PM STUDY - Aleks
How many hours are you spending in class each week? _________________________________
How many hours have you devoted to studying each week? _____________________________
Reference
Time Management Worksheet. (n.d.). [Link]
