Study Tips
Time Management-How to Effectively Plan for the Week
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Have a regular time each week (budget 15–30 mins) to look at your assignments & obligations & map them out over the week.
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Mark & label time slots for classes, job, sports, extracurricular activities, chores, & other regular commitments.
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For each class, create a weekly to-do list, estimating how much time to allot for each reading, assignment, paper, project & study prep. Insert these tasks into open slots on the planner.
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Use color to differentiate classes & activities visually.
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Reduce your tasks to manageable steps, rather than doing assignments in long sessions. Work backwards from a target date & distribute the workload across your schedule.
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Know when & where you work best. Plan for your hardest studying when you are most alert & focused. Select the study location where you can stay productive.
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Set a timer to remind you to take a 15-minute break every 30-45 minutes. Incorporate movement or exercise into your breaks to help you stay focused during study time.
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Strive for balance. Schedule time for self-care (exercise, meditation, etc.) and free time.
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Adjust your schedule as needed. Keep your planner with you to update as needed.
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Mark your goal bedtime and wake up time on your calendar & try to stick to that time.
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Technology can help you create effective planners/calendars and tasks, or to-do lists that are easy to update & can provide notifications or reminders to prevent forgetting a commitment.