Time-management

Life in university brings challenges of learning how to manage time more efficiently and this can be a common source of stress in students. Impending deadlines, exams, assignments, extra-curricular activities and juggling your social and personal life can be intense. When time is not managed properly, it can lead feelings of anxiety and affect your performance.

Here are a few ways to manage your time more effectively:

• Create a daily and weekly to-do list
• Make SMART goals
• Reduce procrastination
• Give yourself daily goals
• Remove distractions when studying or working
• Engage in more focused study – i.e. study in shorter bursts with more focus
• If you're feeling demotivated, set a timer for the task. E.g. set a timer for 5-minutes to do focused study and tell yourself you just have to focus for 5 minutes - then extend that time slowly
• Prioritize your tasks
• Don't take on more than you can handle – say no to unimportant things that can disrupt your time management
• Set aside time for study when you're most productive – you may be most productive in the mornings and that would be the best time to study
• Get enough sleep – many people require at least 8 hours