Time Management

The purpose of time management is to set and follow a schedule of study in order to organize and prioritize your studies while taking into consideration your work, family, and other activities.

Some simple guidelines to follow to get started are to:

                            Monitor your time

                            Reflect on how you spend your time

                            Be aware of when you are wasting your time

                            Know when you are productive

By knowing how you spend your time should help you to plan and predict how long a project may take you to complete.

Keep in mind that you should always allow sufficient time for sleep, a well-balanced diet, and leisure activities to keep on top of your game.

Overcoming Procrastination

Procrastination is a habit, not a fatal flaw. It takes persistence to change, but you can do it.  Here are some tips:

• Be sure the task you think you "should" do is one that is really important and that leads to your goal.



• Manage your time effectively and decide how much time you need by breaking your goal into smaller parts.




• Establish a regular time each day to work toward your goal.



• Organize your environment, complete with the tools you'll need, so you'll be ready to work.


• If you aren't clear about an assignment, plan to see your teacher as soon as possible.


• Start early to allow for some procrastination time in your schedule.


• Remind yourself of the consequences of procrastination and the benefits of not procrastinating.


• Concentrate on small tasks at a time and start with the most unpleasant task and work down until you get the easier ones.

Learning Types

By taking the time to assess how you learn best, whether you are a visual learner, auditory learner, a kinesthetic tactile learner, or a combination of two, you will be able to focus your attention on your weak areas and use your best skills for your hardest subjects.

Visual Learner

    A visual learner learns best when information is presented visually and in a written language format. In a classroom setting, you would benefit from teachers who use the blackboard (or overhead projector) to list the essential points or who provide you with an outline to follow.  You would benefit from information obtained from textbooks and class notes. You tend to like to study by yourself in a quiet room.

Auditory (Verbal) Learner

   You learn best when information is presented in an oral language format. In a classroom setting, you benefit from listening and participating in group discussions. You also benefit from obtaining information from audio tape. You learn best when interacting with others in a listening/speaking exchange.

Kinesthetic/Tactile

    You learn best when physically engaged in a "hands on" activity. In the classroom, you benefit from a lab setting where you can manipulate materials to learn new information. You learn best when you can be physically active in the learning environment. You benefit from instructors who encourage in-class demonstrations, "hands on" student learning experiences, and field work outside the classroom.