This document discusses time management techniques for college students. It explains that time management is important for balancing school, work, and extracurricular activities, as college provides less structure than high school. The document provides tips for effective time management, such as planning using syllabi, utilizing off hours, and balancing responsibilities. It also discusses tools for time management, including to-do lists, planners, calendars, and goal setting. Finally, the document addresses procrastination and provides exercises to help students identify and overcome procrastination habits.

1. Time Management
Student Success Center
Gannon University

2. Time Management
• Why is time management important?
– It’s a part of every aspect of one’s life
• School
• Work
• Extra curricular activities

3. Time Management
• How is time management different in
college?
– Less structure
– Less supervision
– Different time demands
• Studying, classes, socializing

4. Hints for Effective Time
Management
• Plan – Worksheet
• Look at syllabi
• Utilize off hours of the day
• Prepare for your classes
• Enjoy your free time more
• Evaluate your time schedule
• Work ahead
• Feel less stress
• BALANCE

5. Tools to Manage Your
Time
• To do list (prioritize)
• Planner
• Time sheet
• Calendar

6. Tools for Time
Management
• To do List
– Prioritize
– Check off
– Color code

7. Tools for Time
Management
• Planner
– Technology
• Blackberry
• PDA
• Iphone
– Calendar
• Daily, weekly, monthly, semester, yearly
• Student handbook
• Other

8. Tools for Time
Management
• Planner
– Academically
• Academic Evaluations
• Curriculum sheets

9. Goal Setting
• Setting and prioritize your goals
– i.e. Earning an A in history
• Short and long range goals
– Use your time constructively
• Being organized

10. Five Elements of Goal
Setting
• Specific
• Measurable
• Challenging
• Realistic
• Stated Completion Date

11. Procrastination
• Watching TV
• Playing video games
• Hanging out with friends
• Surfing the web
• Going to the mall
• Checking email
• Social networking
• Exercise

12. Stop Procrastinating
• Make a list – Reward yourself
• Make piles – Remove when completed
• Work on subjects you don’t like first
• Set mock deadlines

13. Exercise 1
• Identify and list the top five
areas/activities in your life in which
you procrastinate.

14. Exercise 2
• For each area you identified in
exercise 1, identify possible reasons
for your procrastination.

15. Exercise 3
• Finally, for each area you identified
in exercise 1, identify possible
solutions for overcoming your
procrastination.

16. Managing Stress
• Relax
• Get organized
• Take time for yourself
• Be positive
• Talk with someone