3 Time Management Tips for Students
Posted on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Time management is an easy concept to understand and hugely beneficial if properly undertaken. But like anything else, it’s easier said than done.
Do you feel like your productivity levels can be improved? Organization plays a huge role in that. Do you sometimes get so overwhelmed that you don’t know which task to even start with? Don’t worry, every Algonquin College business student experiences this at some point or another. The good news is, there are measures that you can implement to put you in the right track.
1. Prioritize
Don’t be a procrastinator! Prioritizing your responsibilities is very important to your academic success. If you know you have a busy week coming up with important academic deadlines, it might be wise to limit your social events etc. Remember, there are plenty of other social events throughout the year, so you won’t be missing out on anything!
2. Be organized
First off, if you do not use a calendar/agenda of some sorts – start now. If you have a hard time organizing yourself, a calendar can save your life. From projects, to midterms to finals, school functions, social events…your life can get pretty hectic!
If you are a visual person like me, buy a large scale calendar and color coat your different activities (and highlight important deadlines!). If you are not a paper person, use an online calendar (ex. Google Calendar) to help you out! By having a calendar you will be able to pin point where you were wasting time and be able to improve upon that.
At the beginning of the semester, you are also given a day planner/agenda. Use this too. It is portable and if you are on the go and have to jot down something quick, it is at your disposal.
3. Don’t overload yourself
If you’re like me, then you like overloading yourself with a bunch of work and getting done as much as you can as fast as you can. But this method raises issues. Ever heard of the saying ‘Quality over Quantity’? This is a perfect example of that. Yes, school can be overwhelming and stressful – but overloading yourself is not the answer. Split up your work into time segments. So, look at what deadlines you have to meet first, which tasks are more important…and allocate your time accordingly.
Once scheduling becomes a second nature to you, you’ll be able to adjust your tasks accordingly. It is easier to find something to do with extra time then to find extra time to do something. It is wise to be cautious at first and then base your future time management decisions off of that.
What other time management strategies work for you?
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