Organizational Success

Time management is a skill! It takes time for us to refine our understanding of how to best manage our time. For an overview on time management at university and why it is important, view one of these quick videos:

Create a Calendar

• Create a calendar 
• Plan when major assignments, tests, and readings are due
• Plan when you need to be present for meetings, office hours, or classes

Prioritize

• Which tasks are most important?
• Which tasks are due before others?
• Which tasks do you want to get started on since it might take longer to complete?

Make a To Do List

• Create a to-do list where you write down the tasks you want or need to complete 
• This way, you know what tasks are complete and what remains left to finish

Studying Efficiently

• Prioritize the readings for the next class
• It's okay to jump around an article! You can start with an introduction, then conclusion, then come back to the beginning!
• Take notes on your readings by writing notes in the margins, writing down big ideas and concepts, and the evidence that is used by the author
• Prepare some questions, thoughts, or reactions for discussion in class 

Self-Care

• Remember to be kind to yourself, school is overwhelming! 
• Schedule time for taking care of yourself and your well-being 

Some helpful time management tools are:

• Google Calendar
• Leech Block
• Google's StayFocused 
• Apple's Focusbar app