Do you feel like there isn’t enough time for all the things on your plate? Here are some tips to help you portion out your time effectively.
- Start Small but Start Now!
- Even taking a few small steps early on can help you avoid rushing to finish assignments. Remember, “Well begun is half done”.
- Prioritize!
- Look at your assignments and prioritize. The Sanger Learning Center is a great resource on campus to help you develop skills to better prioritize tasks and manage your time.
- Separate the Assignment!
- Break assignments into chunks so you are less overwhelmed. For a good example, check out Ferris State University’s tips for breaking up a writing assignment.
- Check out the Research Project Calculator to help you plan out timelines for completing different types of assignments.
- Find a Work Space!
- Try experimenting with different locations to find a working environment that you enjoy and that helps you focus.
- More Resources
- The UT Learning Center has created a great “cheat sheet” of tips on time management.
- The UT Learning Center’s wiki page about time management has practical, in-depth information on a number of time management-related topics.