I know for me, nothing feels better than the feeling of being productive. It is sometimes hard to achieve that feeling. A friend may call and ask to hang out or a favorite TV show may come on. To help with this problem, I found a list of things you can do.
1.) Start with a list
Write down everything you need to do for the day. If you don’t carry a planner or notebook already, start working on that. Personally, I preferred a small, simple, white-lined notebook because you aren’t restricted by the various boxes and lines. A simple To Do List is often a huge help to anyone, but make sure to avoid a list that reaches outrageous length and is overwhelming to look at. It also helps to make use of down time. If you get out of class early and need to read a chapter or two for another class, take advantage and get reading! It’s less work you have to do later.
2.) Reward Yourself
Whenever you accomplish something, especially the important things, make sure to take the time to reward yourself. If you finished your studying on time, treat yourself to ice cream or something.
3.) Concentrate on 1 thing at a time
The human mind works more efficiently when it is focused. Multitasking has shown to be a disadvantage to productivity. Focus on one thing and get it done. Try not to let tasks run into each other. At times, multitasking may seem like a more efficient way, but it’s really not.
4.) Avoid Procrastination
When trying to be more productive and save time, procrastination should be avoided at all cost. It is the ultimate productivity-killer.
5.) Set Deadlines
Nobody likes deadlines because they cause major stress and aggravation. A simple way to alleviate some of this stress is to set your own deadlines. Challenge yourself and reward yourself for meeting a difficult challenge. Not only will this save you time; it’ll help you avoid missing those deadlines.
6.) Set Long Term Goals
In the everyday grind, we sometimes lose sight of our goals. Setting up a long term planner will help you keep your long term goals in mind. Whenever you find yourself thinking “Why am I putting myself through this right now? I could be home watching whatever,” just take a look at your long term goals and you’ll be reminded of why you need to keep going. Revise your long term goals monthly to keep them up-to-date.
7.) Avoid Burning Out
Burnout occurs when your body and mind can no longer keep up with your tasks. Don’t try to force yourself to do the impossible. Decide on times for important tasks, but always be sure to leave time for relaxation and reflection. Review your recent accomplishments and make sure you feel good. Review and reflection is one of the best ways to gain confidence, and higher confidence means more productivity. Also make sure you are getting enough sleep. Although it's tempting to work long hours, in the end you're actually less efficient when you're tired.
-Just a thought from Dev. Hill
Here's a list of videos you can watch that could help with time management:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdFQk0umynM&list=FLgWTFq1JwuKUsUZ7QqHNOcw
Resources
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/02/11-solid-ways-to-improve-your-time.html
https://www.youtube.com/user/watchwellcast?feature=watch
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/timemanagement/a/time_mgt.htm
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