Spring semester is just starting.\u00a0 It is a fresh start and time to add some good habits that may have slipped by the way side last fall.\u00a0 I have borrowed some information from this article:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cob.sjsu.edu\/nellen_a\/time_management.htm <\/a><\/p>\n

Seven Suggestions for Effectively Managing Your Time<\/strong>
\n1. Be Organized<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u0092Have an organized workplace (don’t waste time constantly looking for your work).
\n\u2022 \u0092 Use your appointment calendar for everything, including listing study time.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Use “to do” lists for both long-term and for each day\/week.<\/p>\n

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\n2. Plan Ahead (Schedule it and it will happen!)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Determine how long your tasks will take (do this before agreeing to take on a task!)
\n\u2022 Consider whether any activities can be combined.
\n\u2022 Determine if big tasks can be broken down into smaller tasks that may be easier to schedule (such as studying for exams and visiting the library as part of an assignment to write a term paper).
\n3. Prioritize Your Tasks<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Use an A-B-C rating system for items on your “to do” lists with A items being highest priority.
\n\u2022 Set goals for both the short term and long term as to what you want to accomplish.
\n\u2022 Look at all of your “to do”s to gauge the time requirement and whether additional resources will be needed to accomplish them (if yes, schedule time to obtain those resources). Don’t postpone the small tasks (a sense of accomplishment is good and overlooked small tasks can become larger tasks.)
\n4. Avoid Overload<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u0092 Include time for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and socializing in your schedule.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Take short breaks during study and work periods.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Don’t put everything off until the last minute (for example, don’t cram for exams).
\n\u2022 \u0092 Learn to say “no” when appropriate and to negotiate better deadlines when appropriate.<\/p>\n

5. Practice Effective Study Techniques<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u0092 Have an appropriate study environment.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Split large tasks into more manageable tasks.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Be prepared to ask questions as they come up during study, rather than waiting until just before an exam.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Do the most difficult work first, perhaps breaking it up with some easier tasks.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your projects.
\n\u2022 Read the syllabus as soon as you get it and note all due dates (and “milestone” times) on your calendar.<\/p>\n

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\n6. Be Able to be Flexible<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u0092 The unexpected happens (sickness, car troubles, etc.); you need to be able to fit it into your schedule.
\n\u2022 \u0092 Know how to rearrange your schedule when necessary (so it doesn’t manage you – you manage it).
\n\u2022 \u0092 Know who to ask for help when needed.
\n7. Have a Vision (why are you doing all of this?)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u0092 Don’t forget the “big picture” – why are you doing the task – is it important to your long-term personal goals?
\n\u2022 \u0092 Have and follow a personal mission statement (personal and career). (Are your activities ultimately helping you achieve your goals?)
\n\u2022 \u0092 Know what is important to you. (What do you value most?)
\n\u2022 \u0092 Have a positive attitude!<\/p>\n

Copyright Professor Annette Nellen 2000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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