Time management

Time management is something that every college student needs to work on. In high school everything is very structured but in college it is easy to let time slip away. Organize yourself and get your priorities straight with these tips for time management.

• Make a to-do list every day – Every day has its challenges and certain things that need to be done. Figure these out first thing in the morning and try to complete you tasks as soon as possible.

• Keep your work with you – If you find yourself with extra time take out your book and finish that chapter. If you get an idea for a paper your writing, write it down.

• Don’t be afraid to say no – In college you will always have people trying to get you to go out to a movie, party, lunch, or whatever. Learn to tell your friends no. You have work to do.

• Find your productive time – Are you an owl or a rooster? Determine when you are at your best. If you are more focused in the morning then try to complete all you work in the morning. If you are an owl then focus on completing all of your work at night.

• Create a dedicated study time – Once you have figured out your productive time, schedule that time into your schedule so that you can stay on task.

• Don’t get sidetracked – TV, internet, Facebook, these can distract you and increase the time it takes you to complete a task from 1 hour to a couple hours. Focus on the task at hand and finish it before you start checking status updates.

• Get a good night’s sleep – Not too many college students focus on getting a good night sleep but it is extremely important. A good night sleep helps you focus and retain information.