EIGHT TIPS ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT
by Lily Toto
Many people have had one of those days, where you realize that you have to cram six hours worth of homework into a single afternoon. Here is some advice so that that won’t happen.
- Know when your Studies or Flexes are. If it’s late and you still have math homework to do, then you can do it in a Study or Flex if you have one before Math tomorrow! (Remember, studies and flexes aren’t that long, so do most of your homework at home)
- Don’t do too many sports. Yes, it’s good to do a sport. Or two, or three, even. But only if you have the time. If you try balancing to many sports, you’re going to be tired, not be able to do your homework, and have no time for seeing your friends!
- Don’t feel like you have to always say yes. If a teacher asks you to stay after school to help them with something and you know you have a lot of homework or are going to be really busy, say no. Same for if a friend invites you somewhere and you’re overbooked.
- Be truthful. Say your in Advanced Math, but you’re getting Cs. You should first stay with it for a while, go to extra help and study a lot. But, if you truthfully think that you would be better off in a different math level, tell your teacher about how you feel. That way you will be in what ever class level is right for you and the homework will be at the right level, too.
- Don’t waste time. Just don’t spend hours in front of the TV or on Facebook or your phone! You’ve heard this before, but don’t waste your time! Finish your homework or practice your instrument or do whatever you need to do first.
- Remember to get help from your friends. It helps to do your homework with your friend. Sharing and editing papers for each other using Google Docs is a good idea too!
- Multitask! Bring homework along for car rides, or really anywhere, so that you can finish it.
- Start projects early. Don’t leave your entire Spanish project to the night before! get a head start so that while everyone else is scrambling to finish, you’re already done.