How to manage your time wisely

By: Abisola Dosunmu

With all the chaos at the end of the quarter and the start of a new quarter, it’s really easy to fall behind. Especially now when we have a lot of stuff to distract us. Our phones, social media, and video games are only some of those distractions, so here are some ways we can utilize our time and hopefully stop procrastinating.

Setting Goals

Set goals to motivate yourself – Some ways you could start doing that is creating a timeline that you have to get your work done by and going from there. Have little rewards (like a snack every twenty minutes of studying) to motivate yourself with, and adjust your goals if deemed necessary.
Set SMART goals – Set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely goals. Remember to take a break if necessary.

Organizing Yourself

Build a routine – Remember, consistency over perfection. This applies to most things, including studying. Carving out time and making studying a habit will leave less room to procrastinate and make you more productive.
Balance is key – Avoid stretching yourself too thin and spending too much time studying. Spend time with the people you care about, exercise, read, journal, take a nap. After recharging your batteries, your brain will be more relaxed and willing to learn.

Study Methods

“Chunking” – Break big tasks into smaller tasks. Use a timer and set a time you know you can focus long enough for, then take a break after. Repeat.
“Eat your frog” – Do the most challenging tasks early in the morning so the rest of your day feels stress free. Benefits of doing this is getting the most difficult task out of the way will make the rest seem easy,
Use the internet to your advantage – Websites and apps like Khan Academy, Guides.co, and Squareknot can help you delve deeper into the subject matter and understand it more. And they’re all free.
Revising Method – Once you finish taking notes for a particular subject, look over it at least once, revise it again the next day, revise again after three days, then revise it again after a week. This is how you help your brain remember information.

Planning Ahead

And finally, how do you plan ahead so you don’t fall behind? Some methods could be knowing yourself and your study habits so you can figure out what to work on, evaluate your schedule, finish something before it’s due so you have time to do other stuff, and always think ahead.

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