Prioritization
The activities you invest your time in offer a good representation of how your life is prioritized. Keeping a weekly log of activities for your first few weeks can help you track how you spend your time. If you see that parties and friends or other forms of entertainment take away from adequate study time, you need to reassess your priorities. Similarly, consider your work-school balance. If school is your main priority, communicate with your employer that you need a schedule that allows for adequate class and study time. Don’t procrastinate on important projects, as this can lead to late or incomplete work, stress and ultimately, class failure.
Efficiency Techniques
Pay a visit to your academic support center right away if time management is a struggle. You can receive one-on-one help from an expert on various time-management and efficiency techniques. Learn how to study more efficiently through reading and note-taking tips. To optimize your concentration, discover methods for taking breaks. You can also learn how to complete work and papers more efficiently through idea mapping and outlining activities before you begin work. Practicing some specific efficiency techniques and mastering them can help you build highly effective time-management habits.