Time Management for Students

Time management is one of the most challenging aspects of our life. Everybody in this world has the time, but we cannot lend or borrow it to others. All we can do is to change the way we are using it but it can be a challenging task to manage our own time.

As a student, you know how time plays a role in your life.

There must be a particular time for everything. You must give importance to your:
- Philosophy and algebra subjects
- Submission of your school projects
- Football team’s practice
- Taking your examinations.

In other words, time controls your day-to-day school activities. Proper time management will help you to use the allotted time for a specific activity efficiently.

It also enables you to make effective decisions as to how to make the best out of your time. Two basic steps will lead you to managing your time efficiently. First is developing a clear statement of your long-term objectives.

If you want to be in the top of the class then set it as your long-term objective.  You need to develop effective studying habits. If you have a fixed class schedule with vacant periods, utilize this time to study.

After you have set your top priorities, it will now be easy for you to set your short-term objectives. Schedule and manage your time based on the objectives you have set in the previous step.

Here are the basic things to keep in your mind in efficiently managing your time. Remember that after you have determined your long-term and short-term goals, you need to manage your time according to these priorities you have determined.

1. Schedule your time. Before the start of the semester you should have received your class schedule. Using the schedule you will be able to create your own calendar for your activities.

How much time will you allot for your study sessions? How much time will you allot for your various extra curricular activities such as choir practice? How much time will you allot in accomplishing your project? From these questions, you can derive an effective schedule.

2. Apart from this schedule, plan upcoming days by using a daily to-do list. Place scheduled events into their appropriate time slots and prioritize everything that needs to be prioritized.

3. Follow your schedule religiously. Avoid interruptions. If there are instances in which it is avoidable, make sure that you can make it up on your next schedule. If possible, write a note for yourself to remind you of such  an adjustment.

4. You will maximize your time if you will do the tough stuffs first. Allot a small amount of time to start the project such as thirty minutes and then go on to another task or project.  By giving yourself small amounts of time to tackle a tough project you will get more done and even be able to complete it.

5. Give yourself time to rest. Include in your schedules rest times. If possible, give yourself a free day on holidays and Sundays.

These are some easy time management skills for students. Follow it and time will be a useful ally in your student life.