SCTA Newsletter
Time Management 101
Anjana Khanna, Southern Regional Vice President, CSU Long Beach
It’s 10 p.m., do you know where you’re homework is? It’s most likely hiding underneath that pile of books, laundry, or papers. To be a successful student and teacher, the madness must come to an end! Here are some tips that will make your life stress free:
- Make a "To Do" List Every Day. Put your least favorite activity at the top so it’s over with quickly and you end with something fun!
- Use Spare Minutes Wisely. Learn to multitask and complete your tasks when the opportunity presents itself.
- It's Okay to Say "No." Your boss wants you to work extra hours tonight, your best friend wants to go to dinner, and you have a final tomorrow. It’s okay to say no, just keep your priorities in mind.
- Find the Right Time. Are you a morning person? Get some studying done when the sun gets up and don’t sign up for night classes.
- Review Your Notes Every Day. The best way to learn is reinforcement!
- Get a Good Night's Sleep. Prevent burn out by revitalizing your energy.
- Communicate Your Schedule to Others. Friends calling at 2 a.m.? Tell them you don’t accept phone calls past 9 p.m., you need your beauty sleep and your study time.
- Become a Taskmaster. When do you have some free time? Budget your time and make a master plan!
- Don't Waste Time Agonizing. Have you ever wasted an entire evening by worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it.
- Keep Things in Perspective. Don’t set yourself up for failure. High goals are great but don’t kill yourself, make them reachable.
Good luck and don’t forget to reward yourself! |
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