Adapted from: Lucier, K. (2019, November 24). Steps for strong time management for college students. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/strong-time-management-for-college-students-793226
- Get and use a calendar. It can be a paper calendar, cell phone, or bullet journal.
- Write down everything. Write down everything in one place. Schedule when you plan to sleep, when you're going to do the laundry, and when you're going to call your parents.
- Schedule time to relax. Just because your calendar goes from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. doesn't mean you can.
- Keep trying new systems. Very few college students make it through their programs without a calendar system; keep trying until you find one that works for you.
- Allow for flexibility. Leave room in your calendar so that you can move things around when needed.
- Plan ahead. Work backwards in your calendar and figure out how much time you need for your assignments.
- Plan for the unexpected. Expect the unexpected so you don't spend more unplanned time trying to fix your mistakes.
- Schedule rewards. Schedule a fun afternoon or evening and relax knowing you're not supposed to do anything else.