1. College Life: Finding Balance
Maria M. Maness, M.Ed

2. Time Wasting Culprits
What are the most common time wasters, thieves and culprits?

3. Time Wasting Culprits Telephone interruptions Extended breaks
Cluttered study space
Poorly run study groups
Socializing
Misfiled information
Poor planning
Procrastination
Waiting/Delays
Paperwork
Not setting priorities

4. Effective tips
PREPARE
Syllabus
Plan backwards
Pre-Activity

5. Say NO! Effective tips Set time boundaries
Establish a routine with typical study time
Turn off distracting electronics
Notify housemates
 Don’t overextend yourself. Learn how to say “no” to requests on your time. If you find this difficult, remind yourself that saying “no” allows you to say “yes” to the things that you truly want to do.

6. Effective tips
Review your study notes frequently
5 min rule

7. Effective tips Don’t burn out
Take a daily break from technology. Set a time each day when you completely disconnect. Put away your laptop, turn off your phone, and stop checking .
Set aside relaxation time: yoga, meditation, and deep breathing activate the body’s relaxation response, naps...

8. Keep lists of exams and appointments on your phone or laptop
Effective tips
Be organized
Disorganization can lead to missed deadlines, late charges and lost opportunities
Take a few moments each day to place papers and documents in appropriate files.
Your desk organizer will help you keep track of assignments, grades, and points.
An organized workspace can help you stay on task and utilize your time wisely, instead of spending the first 30 minutes looking for a pen
Keep lists of exams and appointments on your phone or laptop

9. ABC To Do List Brainstorm your task Estimate the time Prioritize
Cross the tasks
Evaluate

10. Organization Apps 1. iHomework
iHomework helps you keep your course schedule, appointments, homework and more all stored in one place.
2. Evernote
You can record voice memos, to-do lists and notes.
3. My Study Life
Organization and time management
4. Mathway
Mobile app guides you step by step on math problems.
5. Duolingo
Foreign Language

11. Effective tips
Most importantly, be flexible. Life happens.

12. Effective tips
Things to Consider:
Meal Prep
Laundry
Help

13. You have the key to your own success, plan wisely.

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