Take Charge of Your Time and Conquer University Life!
Get Organized and Stay on Track with These Time Management Tips
University is brilliant - so many new experiences, new mates, and new opportunities! But it can also get super stressful trying to juggle it all. Between intense coursework, exams, essays, maintaining your social life and extracurriculars, days can easily get away from you!
We totally get it. We’ve definitely had those weeks where we felt completely knackered and struggled to stay on top of everything. And let us tell you, constantly feeling frazzled and behind is not a fun way to live!
Luckily, getting control of your time and schedule is totally possible with some tried and true time management techniques. Take it from us - making the effort to manage your time will make university life WAY more enjoyable and successful! Here are our top tips and tricks:
Use SMART Goals
First things first - set S.M.A.R.T. goals! SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. Setting SMART goals for yourself each term and week will give you a roadmap to work towards. Having clearly defined goals and deadlines will help you prioritize tasks and use your time wisely. Here’s a helpful guide from Forbes on how to use it: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/smart-goals/
Rock a Planner
Grab a cute planner or use your phone calendar to block out all your lectures, study sessions, social plans - everything! Scheduling all your obligations in advance is ace for not letting things sneak up on you. Pop those deadlines right into your planner so they stare you in the face. No forgetting allowed!
Limit the Distractions
When it's time to knuckle down, RESIST the temptation to scroll Insta or TikTok! As hard as it is, put your phone away or use an app blocker. Find a study spot like the library where you can really focus. You'll get stuff done WAY faster without distractions.
Plan Rewards
Make sure to build in rewards and breaks so you don't burn out! Plan a cheeky coffee break after class or a Friday night outing with your mates. Giving yourself things to look forward to will motivate you to stay on track.
Just Say No
Be choosy about what you commit to and don't overload your schedule! FOMO is real, but sometimes you've gotta say no to protect your time. Don't panic if your schedule needs adjusting. Learn what you can handle.
Take control of your time now and you'll be crushing university life in no time! Let us know in the comments below if these tips work for you and don’t forget to subscribe to receive more ideas on how to make your life as a student better!