TIME MANAGEMENT is a set of skills you can apply to the rest of your life. Using time effectively and efficiently, planning, and prioritizing are all parts of the time management puzzle.
TIPS
Print a schedule organizer from the Tools and Resources section that works for you.
Schedule exam and assignment due dates for the entire term, staggering and creating "fake" earlier due dates when multiple assignments must be submitted close together.
Add start date reminders 2 to 4 weeks earlier than the due date for each of your assignments and exams to ensure you start working and studying early.
Use more detailed weekly or daily plans and lists as reminders of specific tasks. Cross off the tasks you've completed! This will give you a sense of accomplishment.
SELF-REFLECTION
Describe your process for writing papers and studying for exams.
When you try to manage your time, what are some challenges that you encounter?
Explain how you keep track of and plan ahead for all your deadlines and events, including school, work, social events, relaxation, etc.
What strategies do you use to manage and set boundaries for watching Netflix, surfing online, and using social media?
Life is busy, and student life has certain time pressures that need to be managed. It can be hard to balance school activities such as classes, studying, work, group work, and exams with other activities such as hobbies, exercise, relaxation, and family time.
If you plan ahead and build in some of these strategies, you will probably have more time!
When you plan ahead and have a good idea of what you need to do well in advance, you will probably feel more in control of your life and less stressed.
Figuring out what you need to do first, and how soon you need to do it, is a big part of time management. Try some of these strategies to help you figure out the order of importance:
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Try out an assignment calculator:
CAMOSUN RESOURCES
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