I noticed that in second year a lot more work is expected from us. I have to say that I'm a bit of a procrastinator, and this year I hope to improve my time management skills.
What I find works with time management is goal setting, decision making, planning and most importantly focusing on the goal ahead of me. I will have to prioritise and see what is most important. By prioritizing, I plan to get the work that is due urgently done first, leaving the less urgent till later.
Looking at my class timetable I can see that I am not in until 2 o'clock on some days which is a good and a bad thing. It gives me time in the morning to do some work but on the downside it also makes me want to stay in bed that little bit longer in the morning. Before I know it, it's 12 o'clock and I'm rushing out the door. So, how do I fix this problem? The answer is simple, focus on the bigger picture. Get up out of bed earlier, do a few hours of work before college starts. Come home take a short break by going to football training or watching tv. I can then finish up some more work before going to bed. Oh and of course go to bed at a reasonable time so I can get up earlier and work when my mind is more alert.
Personally, I noticed that I stay focused on tasks a little bit too long at times, for example, a task that should take a half an hour takes me an hour longer sometimes. I hope to set a time goal when doing my work, if a certain task takes an hour I will only dedicate one hour to it and then move on. Of course, I will have to meet deadlines so I'll break the tasks up evenly according to its deadline. Making a checklist could prove useful so I don't forget to finish uncompleted tasks.
Reading different articles about time management was inspiring, I learned new techniques about managing my time better. I can now apply these techniques to my own schedule for improved results.
By carrying out these techniques I should have more than enough time to complete any tasks given to me, both this semester and next when the timetable changes.
I think the biggest time challenge for me this year will be meeting deadlines. Although I met deadlines last year I feel the increased workload may cause some issues...only time will tell!
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What I find works with time management is goal setting, decision making, planning and most importantly focusing on the goal ahead of me. I will have to prioritise and see what is most important. By prioritizing, I plan to get the work that is due urgently done first, leaving the less urgent till later.
Looking at my class timetable I can see that I am not in until 2 o'clock on some days which is a good and a bad thing. It gives me time in the morning to do some work but on the downside it also makes me want to stay in bed that little bit longer in the morning. Before I know it, it's 12 o'clock and I'm rushing out the door. So, how do I fix this problem? The answer is simple, focus on the bigger picture. Get up out of bed earlier, do a few hours of work before college starts. Come home take a short break by going to football training or watching tv. I can then finish up some more work before going to bed. Oh and of course go to bed at a reasonable time so I can get up earlier and work when my mind is more alert.
Personally, I noticed that I stay focused on tasks a little bit too long at times, for example, a task that should take a half an hour takes me an hour longer sometimes. I hope to set a time goal when doing my work, if a certain task takes an hour I will only dedicate one hour to it and then move on. Of course, I will have to meet deadlines so I'll break the tasks up evenly according to its deadline. Making a checklist could prove useful so I don't forget to finish uncompleted tasks.
Reading different articles about time management was inspiring, I learned new techniques about managing my time better. I can now apply these techniques to my own schedule for improved results.
By carrying out these techniques I should have more than enough time to complete any tasks given to me, both this semester and next when the timetable changes.
I think the biggest time challenge for me this year will be meeting deadlines. Although I met deadlines last year I feel the increased workload may cause some issues...only time will tell!
Remember that money can come as quickly as it goes, but time, once it is gone, never comes back.
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