I am definitely going to take a course on time management… just as soon as I can work it into my schedule.
Louis E. Boone
Managing time is something that most people today struggle with, with the exception of those who are in the 1% of income earners, people that continue to learn from their own mistakes.
It’s likely to no surprise that I tell you I’m not in the top 1% of income earners for my age, but I do have a few tips and strategies (that I’ve conveniently turned into 3 steps) to better manage your time, that I can put my own testimony in for.
#1: Know Your Priorities
Truth be told, I used to procrastinate on my schoolwork.. a lot. I would make a point to end up doing every possible thing that I could without getting to the homework, even, yes, cleaning my room down to the dust particle. What did that say about me? It said that back then, my priorities weren’t in order. My lowest priority was getting the schoolwork done, until of course it’s 10 minutes till class and I’m still stuck with a blank worksheet. The first step to managing your time effectively is wanting to. Prioritize what you need to get done every week, even if that takes a few minutes away from your weekend or away from your day job.
#2: Make It Real
Something I’m sure everyone has heard is “if you really want to reach a goal, write it down”. It happens to be true, if you haven’t bothered trying it yet. Why is that? Your thoughts become real when you create a physical version of them. No longer is your wish to manage your time effectively just an idea. Now, it’s real, it’s right in front of you on a page, to visualize. How else can you make this wish real? Telling other people, just saying out loud that you want to manage your time in a more effective manner will trigger awareness to your brain in the future. Also, the people you tell could end up helping you, if needed.
#3: Execute Your Plan
The time comes where you have made your thoughts real, but now you need to put your plan into action. Put your plans on a calendar, or into a calendar app (Google Calendar is better for this compared to Apple Calendar). With your new-found desire to manage your time correctly, you’ll follow your schedule to create a routine for yourself. Within weeks you’ll suddenly find yourself becoming more responsible with your time, you might even start waking up more promptly in order to start your day right.
Note to (Incoming) College Students:
Leaving the scheduled lifestyle of high school is comparatively easy to follow when put up against the college lifestyle. The steps I provided will undoubtedly put you in a better position to manage your non-consecutive classes, your social life, and your private life.
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Take care of yourself and someone else,
-Brandon
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