Time Time ManagementManagement

Center for Academic Student Achievement

Identify any time Identify any time management issuesmanagement issues

Procrastinating Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today

Handling Work Load Finish a few assignments at a time, break up larger

assignments Socializing

Learn to say NO!

Decision makingDecision making

What needs to be done first?What can I do with my free time?Should I go out with friends or study?

Making a planMaking a plan Create a “To-Do” list and

prioritize assignments Work on harder/time-sensitive

assignments first Set deadlines

Deadlines will help you avoid procrastinating

Break down large assignments Smaller tasks will help you stay

productive

PlanningPlanning Semester calendars help remind you

about important dates Weekly planners are a good way to plan

for upcoming events Daily planners can be more specific

Take a breakTake a break Schedule short breaks regularly

If you feel fatigued or frustrated, step away

If an emergency arises, it’s ok to change your schedule

Flexibility is a must

Out-of-class obligationsOut-of-class obligations Extracurricular Activities

Sports, Greek Life, other organizations

Working No more than 15 hrs. a week is recommended for

Freshmen students Find a job that understands you’re in college and works

with your schedule (On campus)

Reward yourself!Reward yourself! Schedule time for yourself Do something that makes you happy Remember, this is college… If you WORK

hard, its okay to PLAY hard!

Remember…Remember… Plan to get help early in the semester

◦ It’s easier for others to help you if you plan ahead

Make a daily schedule◦ Planning your day-to-day will help you

accomplish more Schedule time to hang out with friends

◦ Releasing stress is important (Exercising is also good!)

TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

1) Find out where you're wasting time

2) Create time management goals3) Implement a time management

plan4) Use time management tools