Tips for Learning to Successfully Manage School, Work, and Life Time Management

MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Video Discussion What scenarios looked most familiar to you? What were some of the solutions to helping the student use their time more wisely?

Set Goals Make SMART Goals S pecific M easureable A ttainable R ealistic T ime sensitive

Time Management Strategies Build a schedule that includes ALL responsibilities: work, school, childcare, etc. Use a tool that works for you Cell phone Planner PDA Computer scheduler (i.e., Google Calendar) Daily ‘Things To Do’ lists Have the discipline to follow through Prioritize and reprioritize Don’t procrastinate – act early and plan for the worst

How do I organize my daily schedule? Student Status full-time (12 hours or more) part-time (11 hours or less) When are my classes? Mornings Afternoons Evenings Where are my classes? 801 N Capitol St NE Bertie Backus UDC Campus Online

Scheduling Tips: If you are working, did you register for more classes than you can handle? What can you do to fix the situation? Withdrawal should be a last resort! Plan to spend an additional two to three hours of study for each hour spent in class.

Time Management Strategies Build a schedule Use a tool that works for you Cell phone Planner PDA Computer scheduler Daily ‘Things To Do’ lists Have the discipline to follow through Prioritize and reprioritize Don’t procrastinate – act early and plan for the worst

Best Times to Study Where are the pockets of time in your day that allow for you to study and do homework? The best times to study are RIGHT BEFORE and RIGHT AFTER class.

Best Places to Study Where are the best places for you to study? How can you create a place to study at home? How can you minimize distractions when studying?

Questions or Thoughts????? Thanks for attending, Student Success Team