Tips for effective time management

Written by: Prasanna Dhungel - 28021, Grade VIII

Posted on: 30 August, 2023

Time is the most important aspect of a human life. No one notices time moving but it's actually fading away really slowly. Nowadays students struggle in managing their time effectively. Because of this they are unable to complete their assignments on time. Here, I’ll give some effective tips of time management :-

 

1. 1.  Set goals: this is one of the most important things to do if you are trying to manage your time. If you don't set proper goals then you will not have anything to work for. Having a proper goal and your mind being focused on it will make you work harder along with making you productive. Goals can be anything. Ranging from completing an assignment to acing a test paper. So set goals if you want to make your time useful.
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   2.  To-do list: having a to-do list of everything you are planning to do that particular day really helps. It helps you to remember things and organise your schedule on when to do things. A to-do list can be really helpful for anyone. Properly organising your time and moving with it is the best possible way to manage your time effectively. If you have tons of assignments and you have to submit them the next day, instead of doing things randomly, you can set a clear path with proper time. Setting up a to-do list takes a little more than 5 mins so this tip is definitely recommended.
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   3.  Learn the difference between each task: Some tasks may be very important while the other could be done anytime. This tip directly tells us to prioritise our tasks. Seeing the importance of each task, you must manage them accordingly. You would rather do an assignment that’s deadline is the next day rather than the assignment that’s deadline is next week. So, you must see the value of each task and act accordingly rather than acting randomly.
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5. 4.  Creating a structured schedule: Having a proper schedule is your way to success. Making a schedule and following it for a day isn’t worth it. You have to create a schedule and be consistently following it. A schedule is the thing that keeps you on the right track. Creating a morning to night schedule is just it. Things you do from morning till night should be mentioned on the schedule along with time for your hobbies, study time and family time should be managed accordingly. A schedule is the most important thing if you want to have a proper well structured time management routine.
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7. 5.  Keep distractions away: If you want to be focused on your work and not let you waste time unnecessarily. In order to be focused on your work, you must not be texting, watching any sorts of videos or anything. Listening to music depends upon your preference as music can actually make you more focused. Anything else, makes you distracted. You must be sitting in a peaceful room with no disturbances at all. If you are in a crowded room trying to think of something, the noise kills your creativity. So, sitting in a quiet room with nobody around is the best way to be fully focused on your task.
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9. 6.  Use different study methods: There are many study methods and some of them are actually useful. The most useful time management study method is the pomodoro method. This technique allows us to focus on the work along with taking quick and refreshing breaks. This type of studying technique helps you call down and think more creatively. It also makes you more focused and being combined with every other tip listed here. This tip will be really helpful as the Pomodoro method is approved of working effectively with scientific proof.
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11. 7.  Use modern technology to effectively manage time:  A Laptop or mobile phone  can be used to create schedules, download a pomodoro app, to-do list and goal setting apps. Along with that, these are some very handy working tools for students. These tools can help you do your research work and manage your subjective  works in a google drive. You can also track your time and progress using a calendar. These devices are overall really helpful and I recommend you take full advantage of it.

Finally, Time management can be done with proper effort and effective things. You also need to practise your skills of controlling your time. At last, it's your time that you are manipulating. Every second is worth it in this wonderful life. You must be able to balance proportions correctly and to take things slow. You don’t have to do everything in one day so I prefer a calendar that can give you a daily reminder of your deadlines so you can easily complete the task. Time management isn’t all about saving time, it's also you being able to be more creative and productive.