Time Management

After returning to college this year after a number of years outside college I have found it quite hard to actually get into a routine and use my time studying. I thought that it would all just come back to me. I have come to see that it is essential to use your time appropriately and spread out your schedule so not to be snowed in with work all the time.

There a number of ways I have learned to use my time thanks to lectures on time management http://www.askmen.com/money/successful_100/109_success.html. At first I felt myself just studying for hours without remembering much the next day. What I found useful is to take ten minute breaks every hour can help relax the mind.

Creating a schedule is important as the work can be divided over a number of days and it can be a way of keeping on top of things. It is important for the schedules to be flexible as there can be times when something comes up. Remember to socialise as well. Although studying is important, do not let yourself get worked up and stressed over college. This helps me take my mind of things.

When I am in class I write down as much of the lecture as I can. When I go home I re-read the notes and highlight the parts I have found to be most important. This helps save time and keeps your notes in order.

Without an organised schedule you are facing an uphill battle. Be precise and take your time.