23 TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
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STUDY WHEN:
- 1. Plan two study hours for every hour you spend in class.
- 2. Study difficult (or boring) subjects first.
- 3. Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions.
- 4. Be aware of your best time of day.
- 5. Use waiting time.
- 6. Use a regular study area.
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STUDY WHERE:
- 7. Choose a place that minimizes visual and auditory distractions.
- 8. Use the library or empty classrooms. Get out of a noisy dorm.
- 9. Don't get too comfortable. Sit (or even stand) so that you can remain awake and attentive.
- 10. Find a better place when productivity falls off.
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YOU AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD:
- 11. Pay attention to your attention.
- 12. Agree with roommates about study time.
- 13. Avoid noise distractions.
- 14. Notice how others misuse your time.
- 15. Get off the phone.
- 16. Learn to say no.
- 17. Hang a "Do Not Disturb!" sign on your door.
- 18. Ask: "What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?"
- 19. Ask: "Am I beating myself up?" (lighten up, don't berate self).
- 20. Ask: "Is this a piano?" (or, "Are you a perfectionist?")
- 21. Ask: "How did I just waste time?"
- 22. Ask: "Would I pay myself for what I'm doing right now?"
- 23. Ask: "Can I do just one more thing?" (Stretch yourself).
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