21 Time Management Techniques

1. Plan to study for two hours for every one hour that you are in class
2. Study the difficult or boring subjects first
3. Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions
4. Study during your best time of the day
5. Use waiting time productively
6. Use a regular study area
7. Don’t get too comfortable
8. Use the library
9. Pay attention to your attention
10. Agree with living mates about study time
11. Avoid noise distractions
12. Notice how others misuse your time
13. Get off the phone
14. Learn to say no
15. Hang a “ do not disturb “ sign on the door
16. Ask yourself: What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?
17. Ask yourself: Am I beating myself up
18. Ask yourself: Is this a piano
19. Ask yourself: How did I just waste time
20. Would I pay myself for what I am doing right now?
21. Ask yourself: Can I do just one more thing

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