 Time is of the Essence  Battling Procrastination  Finding a Balance  Creating a Workable Class Schedule

 Reflect: What tasks best align with goals & values?  Identify tasks needed to meet your objectives  Rank tasks by urgency  Consider your whole person when setting priorities.

 Use a daily or weekly planner  Maintain a To-Do list  Schedule your time week by week

 Enter the details on the planner, which leaves less room for error  Use a planner that is convenient for your life style( web-based, paper, app)  Revise schedule as needed, because the more you take time to plan the more free time you will have.

 Include detail such as: Academic life Assignments and test details. due dates, test dates, instructor or advisor office hours Work responsibilities Work schedule Extracurricular activities Ball practice Personal life Birthdays, Doctor appointments

 Set realistic goals for study time  Use waiting time well  Know the best times to study  Control distractions  Avoid multitasking  Be flexible

 Determine a realistic workload  Learn to say “no”  Adjust your schedule if you have overextended yourself.

 Create a to-do list  Divide a big job into smaller ones  Tackle challenging assignments first  Build in Rewards  Work in intervals and take breaks

 Align to-do list with time expectations  Check off your To-Do list for a sense of accomplishment

1.Schedule study dates with a classmate to keep each other on task. 2.Move to a different location when your room or home becomes too much of a distraction. 3.Set Smartphone alarms to remind you to get working. 4.Give friends permission to point out when you’re procrastinating. 5.Block out a few 30-minute chunks to enjoy Facebook and respond to rather than checking throughout the day

 Be on time to class  Follow your planner  Meet due dates for assignments  All work and no play isn’t a good solution.  Be flexible.