NSM 21 - Becoming an Educated Person (Savage Earth)
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Time Management Notes

Watch the Dartmouth College video again here.

I. Tools:

• Academic Planner
  • Calendar all major projects and exam
  • Break major projects into chunks and set due dates for the chunks
  • Set it up where you can see it regularly
    
• Weekly Schedule
  • Schedule all your classes and commitments.
  • Schedule study time, exercise time and personal time.
  • Look for chunks of time between commitments to use for studying.

   

• To-Do Lists
  • Make daily lists of what needs to be done.
  • Keep list where you can see it.
  • Review the list at the end of the day.

II. Strategies

• Use daylight hours
• Establish regular times to study for each class, treat it like an appointment
• Schedule a few minutes between classes to review the last class
• Use the little chunks of time during your day.
• Schedule exercise 3X weekly
• Establish a consistent sleep schedule. Get enough sleep.
• Get up early enough to eat breakfast every day.
• Schedule time for yourself.
• Learn to say no.
• Make your schedule personal and flexible
• Keep a balance between academic and personal.
• Think about time management as a tool to free you up to discover yourself.

III. Set goals.

• Write out long-range goals on paper.
• Choose five most important goals.
• Goals should be concrete, specific and measurable.
• Goals should be realistic. Goals should challenge, not defeat you.
• Discuss goals with a mentor or advisor.
• Goals should reflect a balance between academic and personal life.
• Post your goals where you can see them.