The most important thing that I have learned about time management is that there is a time for everything. Again, as a college student it may not seem like it, but I promise you all that it is true. We just need to make time for the things that we need to do first (ie. studying and doing homework) and use the time left over to do things we want to do (ie. going out with friends and watching Netflix). Although, it may be difficult at first to be productive, with a little bit of practice, it becomes an easier issue to tackle
Secondly, prioritizing allows us to not only accomplish the things that we truly need to accomplish, but also it grants us a significant amount of free time. I do this every day before I begin anything, quite frankly, because a lot of times the most important things are not always the things that I want to do first. Sometimes I find myself working on something that's due in a week instead of what is due the next day and then find myself having to rush to get everything done. Obviously, these types of habits are unproductive, but until I realized the affect that this habit on my work, I really saw no need for change. However, with such a busy schedule in college, I have learned to always use a planner in order to properly plan out my assignments and my activities. I prioritize my work and now I no longer have to worry that I will not have times to complete all of my assignments!
So, plan out when you need to do homework everyday and decide how and when each thing should be done. When you can sufficiently complete all of your work in a timely manner, you will find that you have more free time than you ever was possible!
So, plan out when you need to do homework everyday and decide how and when each thing should be done. When you can sufficiently complete all of your work in a timely manner, you will find that you have more free time than you ever was possible!
Time management is such an important subject to talk about, as so many people don't know how to effectively plan their day. It is pretty difficult, but once you make it a priority to manage your tasks, things become a lot easier. For me, making lists and having a planner make my life a lot more organized and easier to navigate. This may be just who I am, but having a list of things in front of me is motivating, and it gives that extra little push to get my things done in an efficient way so I can do more relaxing activities later. I definitely agree that it's harder to get certain things accomplished when surrounded by friends in rooms that aren't necessarily the most sound proof. The library or a study room is typically where I go, but even then things can be distracting when you aren't really focused on what you're trying to accomplish. Overall, I think this post addresses an issue that everyone needs to work on, regardless of how difficult it may seem. By doing so, we can live more balanced lives.
ReplyDeleteI too fall into the trap of procrastination all too often. I find myself spending countless nights extending into the morning doing work which should have been done hours earlier. Although I keep telling myself that I will change my ways to become more productive and prioritize my time, I never go through with the next step. I feel as if I need to miss a deadline or something of that nature to initiate the change.
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