Time Management

A key to success in life and college more specifically is how you handle your time. Along with organization, time management is essential in being productive and an effective student. If you feel like you are constantly pressed for time, and wish that the days had 40 hours in them, then listen up.

I recommend writing a to do list every morning that you wake up. Whether it is homework assignments, errands, leisure/activities, or studying, writing it down allows you to see what your day is going to look like so that you can plan accordingly. Make sure you allow yourself a reasonable amount of time for each item, for instance of youput down going to the gym, do not write down 15 min, be more reasonable and say 45 min-1 hour. Hopefully this will help you accomplish more throughout the day.

Also, avoid DISTRACTIONS! One of the biggest anti-time management vehicles is FACEBOOK. Sure facebook is great to keep in touch with friends, but not while you have a paper to write or an exam to study for! Facebook is probably the most common distraction for every young student, so if you can stay away while you are working, hats off! I know I have trouble with it as well. Also, avoid having music or the tv on in your dorm, as this loses concentration. When you say you are going to do something, do it, don't waste any meaningful time! Remember, TIME IS PRECIOUS!

Time management also has to do with giving yourself adequate time to complete your tasks like I mentioned above. Waiting until the last second to complete an assignment is ludicrous, as you will only be more stressed and pressed for time. If you know you have a paper due, start it early so you can work at your own pace instead of rushing through it. You want to be able to go to sleep at night knowing that you accomplished a lot in your day, and that you are satisfied with the work you put in.

Special Shout out to the New York Knicks for winning their 2nd game of the season last night. Hey, at least we are better than the Nets.