FOUR WAYS TO MANAGE TIME MORE EFFICIENTLY
One of the key elements of successful study is effective time management, which becomes increasingly harder as you begin to juggle more in life - such as studies, work and family responsibilities.
Good time management has many benefits across both your personal and professional life, and plays an important role in creating and maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle.
Here are four of our favourite time management techniques:
Create a “to-do” list
If there is one technique for time management that definitely does not work, it’s going in blind and without a plan. Creating a to-do list helps you visualise the tasks at hand, and helps you prioritise those tasks, which in turn streamlines your planning process for better time management.
Budget your time
It’s not enough to simply know which tasks you need complete; you now need to allocate time for each task. Knowing the estimated - or allocated - time for each task helps you to better plan your study schedule. Remember to include some time in your schedule for relaxation or study breaks.
Focus on your long term goals
Setting your sights on big goals can be incredibly motivating when you look at the bigger picture, and you may find that in the midst of study sessions, when your focus is on smaller, more particular tasks, you may lose motivation. Knowing and understanding your long term goals, And taking time to reflect upon them, is an effective way to successfully accomplish your short term goals.
Find a dedicated study or work area
Setting up an effective study or work area, away from distractions, is essential for effective time management. Working through your tasks to be completed, in the amount of time allocated, can quickly be derailed where there are distractions.
Instead, create a quiet area free from your phone to complete your study or work. If you don’t have a suitable area at home, you can venture to your local library or cafe.